PUMaC

A high school math competition held each November at Princeton University. Teams of 8 compete in a Power Round and a Main Competition with A and B divisions, and individual applicants are combined into teams of 8. Teams usually come from a single high school, though regional teams may be allowed. Members must not turn 20 before the competition date or have enrolled full-time in college, and a coach registers the team.

Offered by Princeton University. Competition for high school students in Princeton, New Jersey, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-10-11.

Fields: Math

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Princeton, New Jersey.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
The last posted deadline, October 11, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about PUMaC

When is the PUMaC deadline?

The last posted deadline, October 11, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Is PUMaC free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to PUMaC?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Princeton, New Jersey. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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