by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major” ranking - to help you make that decision.
Computational & Applied Mathematics is the 388th most popular major in the country with 1,164 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major” ranking analyzed 50 colleges that offered a degree in computational and applied mathematics. To top this list, a school must have a successful computational and applied mathematics program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.
See our ranking methodology to learn more.
When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major” list to help you make the college decision.
In addition to College Factual’s rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. Test it out when you get a chance! You may also want to bookmark the link and share it with others who are trying to make the college decision.
The colleges and universities below are the best for computational and applied math students.
Out of the 50 schools in the Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology landed the #1 spot on the list. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a small school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that handed out 372 ’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
Out of the 50 schools in the Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Chicago landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 133 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computational & Applied Mathematics at UChicago
Out of the 50 schools in the Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the #3 spot on the list. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 132 ’s computational and applied math degrees to qualified students.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Computational & Applied Mathematics at Virginia Tech
Out of the 50 schools in the Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #4 spot on the list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computational and applied math degrees to 96 students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read full report on Computational & Applied Mathematics at USC
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major list. BYU is a large school located in Provo, Utah that handed out 63 ’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full Brigham Young University - Provo Computational & Applied Mathematics Report
Colorado School of Mines landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major ranking. Colorado School of Mines is a public institution located in Golden, Colorado. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 60 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
Read full report on Computational & Applied Mathematics at Colorado School of Mines
Stanford University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major list. Stanford, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computational and applied math degrees to 58 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Full Stanford University Computational & Applied Mathematics Report
American Public University System came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major ranking. Located in Charles Town, West Virginia, this large private for-profit school awarded 33 degrees to qualified ’s computational and applied math students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Computational & Applied Mathematics at American Military University
Northwestern University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major list. Northwestern is located in Evanston, Illinois and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 ’s computational and applied math degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Computational & Applied Mathematics at Northwestern
Rice University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major ranking. Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 30 ’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computational & Applied Mathematics at Rice University
Bryant University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major list. Located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 23 degrees to qualified ’s computational and applied math students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Computational & Applied Mathematics at Bryant
Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major ranking. Rochester, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computational and applied math degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major ranking, coming in at #13. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s computational and applied math degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #14, University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major list. This fairly large school is located in Santa Cruz, California, and it awarded 12 ’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Computational & Applied Mathematics at University of California - Santa Cruz
With a ranking of #14, University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major list. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 12 ’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computational & Applied Mathematics at University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Oregon Institute of Technology ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major list. Located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, this small public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified ’s computational and applied math students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about Computational & Applied Mathematics at Oregon Institute of Technology
Southern Methodist University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major list. Located in Dallas, Texas, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 10 degrees to qualified ’s computational and applied math students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
California University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major ranking, coming in at #18. Cal U is a medium-sized school located in California, Pennsylvania that handed out 8 ’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computational & Applied Mathematics at Cal U
Saint Mary’s College of California ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major list. This small school is located in Moraga, California, and it awarded 7 ’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Read full report on Computational & Applied Mathematics at SMC
Saint Michael’s College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major ranking, coming in at #20. Saint Michael’s College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Colchester, Vermont. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Computational & Applied Mathematics at Saint Michael’s
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major list. SD Mines is a small public school situated in Rapid City, South Dakota. It awarded 5 ’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major ranking. This fairly large school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 ’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Computational & Applied Mathematics at WCUPA
Brooklyn College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major ranking, coming in at #22. Brooklyn College is a fairly large school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 4 ’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Brooklyn College Computational & Applied Mathematics Report
With a ranking of #24, Shepherd University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major list. Shepherdstown, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computational and applied math degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
Full Shepherd University Computational & Applied Mathematics Report
Louisiana College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Computational and Applied Math Major ranking, coming in at #24. This small school is located in Pineville, Louisiana, and it awarded 3 ’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Computational & Applied Mathematics at Louisiana College
Read more about our data sources and methodologies