Hidden Gems Series: Computer Science in US

Studying computer science in the US is the third most popular decision made by international students. The reasons vary - from the overwhelming job placement rates of graduates, the high starting salaries to the variety of applications. Seven out of ten top computer science schools are even located in the US. Here’s one of the top universities for studying computer science in the US:

Carnegie Mellon University- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

Private research university that was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1900

Acceptance rate: 23.7% (2020-2021 admissions)

Most popular majors: engineering, computer science

Tuition & fees: $72,283 (before aid)

$31,102 (after aid)

Requirements: SAT: min. 1460

ACT: min. 33

Ranked #3 in Top Computer Science Schools in the US in 2019 by topuniversities.com

Ranked #3 in 2020 Best Colleges for Computer Science in America by niche.com

Ranked #6 in World University Rankings 2020 by subject: Computer Science by timeshighereducation.com

Source: https://www.prepscholar.com/sat/s/colleges/Carnegie-Mellon-SAT-scores-GPA#:~:text=The%2025th%20percentile%20New%20SAT,a%20chance%20at%20being%20considered.

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https://www.cmu.edu