Top Computer Science Schools

Explore leading computer science programs and discover extracurricular activities to sharpen your coding skills, foster innovation, and prepare for a dynamic tech career.

1. Carnegie Mellon University(CMU)

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Tepper School of Buissness

Pittsburg, PA

Acceptance rate

11%

Avg SAT Score

1540

Avg GPA

3.89

2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS)

Boston, MA

Acceptance rate

4.5%

Avg SAT Score

1535

Avg GPA

3.96

3. Stanford University

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Stanford School of Engineering

Silicon Valley, CA

Acceptance rate

3.9%

Avg SAT Score

1540

Avg GPA

3.90

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4. University of California Berkely

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Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS)

Berkely, CA

Acceptance rate

11.3%

Avg SAT Score

1420

Avg GPA

3.94

5.University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne (UIUC)

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Department of Computer Science

Urbana-Champagne, IL

Acceptance rate

44.8%

Avg SAT Score

1410

Avg GPA

3.94

6. Cornell University

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Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science.

Ithica, NY

Acceptance rate

7.5%

Avg SAT Score

1530

Avg GPA

3.90

7. Georgia Tech

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School of Computer Science

Atlanta, GA

Acceptance rate

16%

Avg SAT Score

1460

Avg GPA

3.85

8. University of Texas Austin

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Department of Compter Science

Pittsburg, PA

Acceptance rate

31.4%

Avg SAT Score

1350

Avg GPA

3.83

9. University of Washington- Seattle

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Paul Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering.

Seattle, WA

Acceptance rate

47.5%

Avg SAT Score

1410

Avg GPA

3.80

10. Princeton University

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Department of Computer Science

Princeton, NJ

Acceptance rate

5.7%

Avg SAT Score

1520

Avg GPA

3.94

Top CS Extracurriculars

Competitions:

Hackathons
- Collaborate with teams to build tech solutions and showcase projects in competitions.
  Hack The North
Coding Competitions
- Solve algorithmic challenges in contests like Google Code Jam to improve problem-solving skills.
  Google Code Jam
Cybersecurity Challenges
- Hone ethical hacking skills and learn about vulnerabilities through Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions.
  US Cyber Patriot
  TryHackMe
App and Game Development
- Design and develop mobile apps or games using platforms like Unity or MIT App Inventor.
  MIT App Inventor
  Unity Learn
Competitive Programming
- Solve algorithm problems to enhance coding speed and accuracy.
  CodeChef
  HackerRank

Volunteering:

Open Source Contributions
- Contribute to real-world software projects by fixing bugs, adding features, or improving documentation.
  GitHub
  Open Source Guide
AI and Robotics Clubs
- Work on AI, machine learning, and robotics projects, including competitions.
  FIRST Robotics
  AI4ALL
Research Projects
- Explore advanced computer science topics like AI, cybersecurity, or data science under a mentor’s guidance.
  Lumiere Education
Internships
- Gain industry experience by working on software development, data analysis, or IT projects.
  Ladder Internships
  The Forage
Tech Blogging
- Write tutorials, explain coding concepts, or share project experiences to build a professional portfolio.
  Medium
  DEV.to