A Place for Everyone

Personalized, Student-Centered Learning

With small class sizes (36 students or fewer), you won’t get lost in the crowd. Our courses emphasize active learning, collaboration, and course-based research—so you engage deeply with ideas instead of just listening to lectures. You’ll build real connections with faculty who know your name and support your goals.

I am a first generation, low income college student and have felt like the department creates a supportive environment for all types of students. I am motivated by my peers and professors to work hard and achieve my dreams. 

~ Mathematics Major, Class of 2024

Award-Winning Faculty Who Invest in You

Our professors are dedicated mentors, committed to your success inside and  outside the classroom. They provide individualized guidance, research          opportunities, and career support to help you thrive.

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Learn by Serving the Community

Apply your skills through meaningful service-learning experiences. Future teachers gain classroom experience while supporting local schools. Statistics and applied math students consult for nonprofit organizations—analyzing data, strengthening grant proposals, and informing real decisions. Here, your knowledge makes a difference.

I really feel like before the [service learning] course I was ignorant about the importance of my talents and how large of an effect it has on people in our everyday lives…. I [became] more informed and aware of all the ways math has affected me and society... It makes me want to be involved wherever it is possible for me to contribute to the greater good of society.  
~ Mathematics and Statistics Major, Class of 2018 

 

Hands-On Research Opportunities

Engage in research early and often. Work alongside faculty on pure math theory, applied modeling, or data science projects—many in paid, mentored positions. Present at conferences, publish in journals, and gain experience that sets you apart for graduate school or industry careers.

Hands-On Learning

 

 

Preparation for What’s Next

Whether you plan to teach, pursue graduate study, or enter the workforce, we prepare you for success. Specialized coursework, career exploration seminars, and senior application support help you confidently take your next step. Our graduates move on to credential programs, Master’s and PhD programs, and impactful careers across California and beyond.

For those who are considering a teaching concentration, I highly encourage it…. I gained a lot of valuable resources and information by going through the pathway. The connections I made through the teaching concentration pathway are incredibly valuable and I am so glad that I was able to have that common ground to make them in the first place. Overall, everyone in the math department is fantastic, and I am so glad that I chose to get my degree here because I truly feel that my success was made possible through their above and beyond effort.  
~Mathematics for Teaching Major, Class of 2023

 

Transfer-Friendly Pathways

We welcome transfer students and offer clear degree transfer pathways with community colleges, making it possible to complete your degree efficiently and seamlessly.

Affordable and Supported

 

We prioritize accessibility through free, open-source textbooks, low-cost materials, paid student positions, and substantial scholarships—including special scholarships for statistics and data science majors and future teachers.
If you’re looking for rigorous academics, real-world experience, meaningful mentorship, and a supportive community, you’ll find it here.

 

Getting Started in Mathematics and Statistics at CSUMB 

Every student at CSUMB comes through the Department of Mathematics and Statistics courses in their first year (including transfer students in Liberal Studies or the Life Sciences). Our faculty work hard to create inviting and supportive environments for students to thrive in as they learn about our campus while learning the foundational mathematics or statistics for their future career.