Bachelor in Mathematics (Bachelor's)

For nearly 50 years, Cornell College has organized its campus around One Course At A Time. Students take one class for 18 days before beginning the next, creating extended periods for engagement with a subject, hands-on learning, and relationships with professors and classmates. The approach is designed to support deeper study and the confidence that comes from concentrating fully on one course.

Cornell offers students room to shape an individual academic path. Students may pursue majors such as Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or Spanish, and many double major. Academic and professional interests extend into areas including engineering, art, and infectious disease research, with students gaining experience through internships and other practical opportunities. The block plan can also make it easier to connect intensive coursework with projects, classes, and campus activities.

The college occupies a hilltop campus in Mount Vernon, Iowa, known within Cornell as the Hilltop. Campus visits can include student-guided tours, class attendance, meetings with professors or coaches, and time at the Hilltop Café. International students are welcomed each year and can receive help through the application process. They should also consider how the 18-day course format fits their preferred pace of study and plan for Iowa's changing weather, which moves through all four seasons.

This programme prepares students for careers in data analysis, research, and quantitative problem solving. Students study theoretical mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics through a liberal arts curriculum. The block plan allows focused, month-long study of individual courses. Students engage in independent projects and research with faculty across disciplines.

Focus areas include Theoretical Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Mathematical Modeling, Interdisciplinary Research.

The programme requires 36 credits in mathematics courses, including a writing-intensive capstone project. Students complete coursework in core areas and may pursue independent study or research during the block plan.

Graduates enter roles such as data analysts, actuaries, research analysts, and web developers in business, finance, science, and technology sectors.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Required documents include transcripts and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 81% of applicants.