| College Info | Course Name | Eligibility | Fees (per Year) | Financial Aid | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yale UniversityImportant Dates:Single-Choice Early Action: November 1; Regular Decision: January 4 Application Fees:$80 (fee waiver available) | Computer Science | High school diploma or equivalent, Common/Coalition/QuestBridge Application, 2 teacher recs, counselor rec, school report, English proficiency test (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo) for non-native speakers. | Tuition: $69,900Total Cost of Attendance: ~$94,425 | Need-blind admissions for all applicants (including international). Meets 100% demonstrated need with generous scholarships. No loans included in aid packages. | Apply |
Princeton UniversityImportant Dates:Early Action: November 1; Regular Decision: January 1 Application Fees:$70–$75 (fee waiver available) | Computer Science & Engineering (B.S.E.) | High school diploma; Common/Coalition/QuestBridge Application; counselor and 2 teacher recommendations; standardized tests optional; TOEFL/IELTS required for non-native English speakers | Tuition: $65,210 Total Cost of Attendance: ~$90,730 | Need-blind admission for all applicants; meets 100% demonstrated financial need with grants only (no loans); families earning ≤ $100,000 typically pay $0; average grant ~$75,000 | Apply |
Columbia UniversityImportant Dates:Early Decision: November 1; Regular Decision: January 1 Application Fees:$85 (fee waiver available) | Computer Science (B.A. / B.S.) | Strong background in mathematics and analytical subjects preferred; standard application components; English proficiency proof if required | Tuition: $70,170 Total Cost of Attendance: ~$96,990 | Same full-need financial aid policy; generous institutional grants; zero-loan packages; available for domestic and international students alike | Apply |
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)Important Dates:UC application window: October 1 – December 1; Admission decisions: Late March Application Fees:$70 via UC application | Computer Science (B.S.) | High school diploma; use UC Application; no letters of recommendation; strong academic record and extracurricular strength required | California residents (on campus): approx. $43,137Non-residents: approx. $80,739 | UCLA does not offer need-based aid or scholarships to international or nonresident students; scholarships are generally restricted to California residents | Apply |
University of Michigan - Ann ArborImportant Dates:Early Decision / Early Action Deadline: November 1; Regular Decision: February 1; Financial Aid Deadline: March 1 Application Fees:$75 (fee waiver available) | Computer Science (B.S.) | High school diploma; apply via Common App; submit school report, teacher recommendation, and transcript; SAT/ACT optional; English proficiency test for non-native speakers | In-State Total COA: ~$38,548 (Tuition & Fees: $18,346 + Living & Misc: $20,202); Out-of-State Total COA: ~$84,164 | U‑M offers need-based aid for in-state students through Go Blue Guarantee—tuition is waived for families earning $125,000 or less. International students must cover full expenses | Apply |
Berea CollegeImportant Dates:Early Action Deadline: Oct 31; Regular Deadline: Jan 31 Application Fees:None | B.A. in Computer Science (4 Yrs, Eng) | High School Diploma. SAT/ACT scores are required. Must demonstrate significant financial need. | NO TUITION FEES. (Students pay for housing, meals, and fees, approx. $7,000/Yr). | The No-Tuition Promise: Every admitted student receives a 4-year scholarship covering 100% of tuition costs. | Apply |
Harvard UniversityImportant Dates:Same deadlines as above Application Fees:$85–90 | B.S. in Computer Science / Applied Math / Engineering | High school diploma, SAT/ACT, TOEFL 100 / IELTS 7.5 required | $59,320/year | Need-based aid available | Apply |
Stanford UniversityImportant Dates:Restrictive EA: Nov 1; Regular: Jan 5 Application Fees:$90 (Common App) | B.S. in Computer Science | High school diploma, GPA ≥ 3.8, SAT/ACT optional, TOEFL iBT 100 / IELTS 7.0 | ~$62,000 (₹INR 51.5L/Yr) | Need-based aid, full demonstrated need met | Apply |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Important Dates:Restrictive EA: Nov 1; Regular: Jan 5 Application Fees:$75 (MIT App / Common App) | B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering | High school diploma, GPA ≥ 3.8, strong STEM background, SAT/ACT optional, TOEFL iBT 100 / IELTS 7.0 | ~$61,990 (₹INR 51.5L/Yr) | Yes – full demonstrated need met; need-blind for all applicants including internationals | Apply |
University of GloucestershireImportant Dates:UCAS Deadline: Jan 29 Application Fees:~£27 (UCAS) | B.Sc. in Computer Science (3-4 Yrs, Eng) | High School Diploma (e.g., ISC/CBSE 65%+) with Math. | ~INR 17 L/Yr ( ~£16,600/Yr ) | International scholarships (e.g., tuition fee reduction). | Apply |