Minnesota Community Colleges
Mathematics Programs
Mathematics coursework at community colleges in this state. College algebra, precalculus, calculus, and statistics for transfer to four-year programs.
25 colleges · 721 sections · 193 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Math is among the most consequential coursework students take at Minnesota community colleges — both because it gates progress into many degrees (nursing, engineering, business) and because it's the most-failed subject for community college students nationally. 25 Minnesota State institutions offer 721 sections this term, from developmental algebra through Calculus III, statistics, and discrete math.
The math associate as a standalone credential is rare — most students taking lots of math at CC are using it as pre-engineering, pre-CS, pre-actuarial, or pre-finance preparation. Compare colleges below by section availability (especially calculus, which not every CC offers locally) and online vs in-person options.
Colleges offering Mathematics
Pick a college to see its full plan — every required course, which ones transfer to the school you want, and what’s open now.
Mathematics is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
Mathematics Availability Snapshot
How mathematics sections are being offered across 25 colleges in Minnesota this term (721 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person327 (45%)
- online322 (45%)
- hybrid72 (10%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)226
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)174
- Evening (5 PM and after)35
- Asynchronous / TBA286
Start dates
Sections begin on 1 distinct date.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 225 distinct instructors across 25 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Century College1 program
Major Requirements
Goal 1: Communication
- ENGL 1020Composition I23 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 1021Composition I58 sections+ plan
- ENGL 1022Composition IInot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXSelect onenot offered+ plan
- COMM 1021Fundamentals of Public Speaking13 sections+ plan
- COMM 1031Interpersonal Communication26 sections+ plan
- COMM 1041Small Group Communication6 sections+ plan
- COMM 1051Intercultural Communication10 sections+ plan
Goal 4: Math/Logical Reasoning
Student Success
Semester 1
- ENGL 1021Composition I58 sections+ plan
- MATH 1081Single Variable Calculus I2 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXPE or HLTH Physical Education or Healthnot offered+ plan
- STSC 1021College Success Strategies12 sections+ plan
- STSC 1050Essential Study Skills for College Success1 section+ plan
- ELEC XXXSelect onenot offered+ plan
- COMM 1021Fundamentals of Public Speaking13 sections+ plan
- COMM 1031Interpersonal Communication26 sections+ plan
- COMM 1041Small Group Communication6 sections+ plan
- COMM 1051Intercultural Communication10 sections+ plan
Semester 2
Semester 3
- MATH 2081Multivariable Calculus2 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXPE Physical Educationnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXMnTC Goal 3: Natural Sciences (2nd discipline)(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXMnTC Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences (2nd discipline)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXMnTC Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts (Literature, 1st discipline)not offered+ plan
Semester 4
- MATH 2082Linear Algebra and Differential Equationsnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXMnTC Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences (3rd discipline)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXMnTC Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts (2nd Discipline)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXMnTC Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts (3rd Discipline)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXAny course(s) numbered 1000 or abovenot offered+ plan
Source: College catalog
Inver Hills Community College1 program
Mathematics Transfer Pathway Requirements: 15 Credit
15 creditsSee catalog for course list
Mathematics Electives: 3-6 Credits
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
Additional General Education Requirements: 35 Credits
35 creditsSee catalog for course list
Health/Physical Education: 2 Credits
2 creditsSee catalog for course list
General Electives: 2-5 Credits
2 creditsSee catalog for course list
Semester 1: 15-16 Credits
15 creditsSemester 2: 15 Credits
15 creditsSemester 3: 15 Credits
15 creditsSemester 4: 14-15 Credits
14 creditsSemester 1: 10-11 Credits
10 creditsSemester 2: 8 Credits
8 creditsSee catalog for course list
Semester 4: 8-9 Credits
8 creditsSemester 5: 7 Credits
7 creditsSee catalog for course list
Semester 6: 8 Credits
8 creditsSemester 7: 7 Credits
7 creditsSee catalog for course list
Semester 8: 6 Credits
6 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Saint Paul College1 program
Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™.
Plan all required coursesPathway Requirements
Pathway Electives: 4 Credits
4 creditsSee catalog for course list
Pathway Total: 20 Credits
20 creditsSee catalog for course list
MnTC Requirements Total: 40 Credits
40 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Common Mathematics courses
- MATH 1114Introduction to Statistics(27 sections)
- MATH 1080Introduction to Statistics(26 sections)
- MATH 1100Math in Our World(25 sections)
- MATH 1025Statistics (Partially Online)(24 sections)
- MATH 1061College Algebra I (Partially Online)(19 sections)
- MATH 1200College Algebra(18 sections)
- MATH 1115Contemporary Mathematics(15 sections)
- MATH 1110College Algebra(15 sections)
- MATH 0601Pre-College MATH 1(14 sections)
- MATH 0602Pre-college Math 2(14 sections)
- MATH 0603Pre-college Math 3(14 sections)
- MATH 1740Introduction to Statistics - Paired with MATH 0740-01(13 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- Which math classes count for a four-year college?
- College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Statistics, Calculus I/II/III, and Differential Equations transfer cleanly to Minnesota four-year programs. Developmental math (pre-algebra, basic algebra) doesn't transfer but is often required to enter college-level math. Take the placement test before enrolling; many Minnesota colleges now offer accelerated pathways that skip much of the developmental sequence.
- Can I take Calculus at a community college and transfer it cleanly?
- Yes — Calculus I, II, and III at any Minnesota State college articulate to the standard calculus sequence at Minnesota four-year programs. This is one of the strongest CC value propositions: same content as the four-year, smaller class sizes, much lower tuition. Many engineering and physics majors intentionally take calculus at CC before transferring.
- What can I do with a math associate degree?
- Standalone: not much directly — entry roles for math-heavy careers (actuarial, statistician, data analyst) require a bachelor's. The associate is most valuable as the lower-division foundation for transfer to math, engineering, computer science, economics, or finance bachelor's programs.
- How do I know which math course to start with?
- Minnesota community colleges use placement tests (Accuplacer, ALEKS, multiple-measures placement) or your high-school transcript GPA + most-recent math grade to place you. Most colleges allow you to challenge a higher placement. Talk to a math advisor before your first semester — placing too low costs time and tuition; placing too high causes a failed course.
Compare Mathematics programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Minnesota’s mathematics programs stack up.
Other programs in Minnesota
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.