Best Schools for Math Majors?

College Majors
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<p>I'm interested in studying math at an affordable public school, preferably one with nice merit aid. </p>

<p>What are some good schools other than U.Mich., UWis., Berkeley, and all the other tops? I'm most interested in schools that <em>teach</em> math well, irrespective of whether the math faculty are the highest-ranked researchers or not. Anyone know of some friendly programs with good teachers and a lot of research opportunities?</p>

<p>Some schools I've considered are UMinn., UMinn-Morris (a public LAC), Truman State (another public LAC), U-Missouri-Columbia, UKansas, K-State, and Michigan Tech. I realize these aren't necessarily the best math research schools, but as I've said, I'm interested in good undergrad. teachers, as opposed to research powerhouses.</p>

<p>BTW, I'm particularly interested in pure/general/theoretical math as opposed to applied math.</p>

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<p>if you eliminate the elite/top schools, then you can't really distinguish between the rest and it's up to you to research that school and find out if they have what you like.</p>

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<p>i almost forgot some suggestions....</p>

<p>U Illinois - Urbana Champagne
Georgia Institute of Technology
University of Washington - Seattle
Pennsylvania State U. – University Park
Univ. of Maryland – College Park
Ohio State University – Columbus</p>

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<p>thanks for the advice. I'll look at those.</p>

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<p>Consider Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA. It's expensive, but you can apply for financial aid and see what you get.</p>

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<p>are you kidding me? harvey mudd is one of the toughest schools to get into.</p>

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<p>Well, it fits the description, i'd say.</p>