Bachelor in Computer Science (Bachelor's)

The College of Wooster is a residential college in Wooster, Ohio, with students from 75 countries. With 98% of students living on campus for all four years, community life is closely connected to the college's traditions and activities. Students can join more than 90 organizations, attend more than 70 stage performances each year, or take part in 23 NCAA Division III teams and club and intramural sports. Bagpipes, Fighting Scots athletics, March Through the Arch, and the student-led Annual Culture Show are among the features of campus life.

Wooster's academic program covers more than 80 areas of study, including biology, business economics, political science, education, and the arts. Classes average 13 students, and professors work closely with students throughout their studies. Every student completes a year-long, mentored capstone project on a topic of their own choosing. Independent Study is supported by Andrews, Gault, and Timken libraries, which hold nearly 700,000 volumes, more than 100 electronic databases, thousands of journals, subject-specialist librarians, special collections, and dedicated study spaces.

International applicants must submit an essay, official secondary school transcript, Secondary School Report with counselor recommendation, teacher recommendation, proof of English proficiency, and Wooster International Certification of Finances. The college follows a test-optional admissions policy for applicants, and 99% of admitted students receive some form of aid. Merit scholarships can range from partial to full tuition, with awards guaranteed for up to eight semesters.

Graduates are qualified to pursue careers in software development, artificial intelligence, data science, and technology research. The programme combines technical training in programming, algorithms, and software engineering with a liberal arts education. Students complete a two-semester faculty-mentored Independent Study on an original project. Learning occurs through small classes, research, internships, and real-world consulting projects.

Focus areas include Software engineering, Artificial intelligence and machine learning, Data science, Web and application development, Cybersecurity, Scientific computing.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits. Students complete coursework in programming, algorithms, mathematics, and software engineering, along with a two-semester Independent Study. No credits are specified for a minor.

Graduates enter roles in software development, data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and technology research at companies and research institutions.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts, standardized test scores if required, and a personal statement. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. International students must provide English proficiency test results.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 54% of applicants.