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USD 17158

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Science Program in Mathematics at California State University San Marcos is designed to provide breadth of exposure to mathematics and enhance the intellectual attitudes and the analytic skills needed for the comprehension, appreciation, creation, and application of mathematics. There are also opportunities for students to pursue computational aspects of mathematics and fertile connections between branches of mathematics both in coursework and in thesis work.

Graduates will be prepared for a wide range of career opportunities as the skills and attitudes fostered in the program are in demand in academe, business, government, and industry. In particular, graduates will be well-prepared to teach in community colleges, and some four-year colleges. They will be prepared to enter a doctoral program in mathematics or mathematical education. The curriculum is also designed for secondary teachers seeking professional growth and improved content knowledge. The computational and applicable mathematics mastered by students will offer graduates training for careers as mathematical scientists in business, government, and industry. There are some opportunities for students to teach undergraduates and assist faculty in their scholarly activity.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 15 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025, Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in mathematics or related field (such as computer science) which includes the equivalent of the following four key courses with a grade of B or higher:
      • MATH 364 - Intermediate Linear Algebra or MATH 374 - Linear Algebra
      • MATH 430 - Foundations of Analysis
      • MATH 470 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra
      • and an additional senior-level proof-based mathematics course.

    6 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    17158

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 70 Waived

    Application Fee
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    14000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) has extended the deadlines for their $1,000 USD scholarship opportunities for Fall 2025!

    New Scholarship Deadlines

    •   CSUSM: Confirm enrollment by 2 May 2025

    CSUSM Scholarship Details

    All students who have been admitted to CSUSM for Fall 2025 will receive a $1,000 USD scholarship award offer and must confirm their place by 2 May 2025.

    •    No additional application required.
    •    Open to undergraduate and graduate students.
    •    Available for Year 1 only; applied as a credit to the student’s account: $500 USD for Fall 2025 and $500 USD for Spring 2026.
    •    May not be combined with any other scholarships or discounts for Year 1 (students may apply for other CSUSM-based funding for Year 2 and beyond).
    •    If a student is awarded a scholarship for Fall 2025 but receives a visa denial and decides to defer to Spring 2026, CSUSM will honor the scholarship award for one deferral only.

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