| 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 |
Columbia UniversityImportant Dates:Early Decision: November 1; Regular Decision: January 1 Application Fees:$85 (fee waiver available) | Political Science (B.A.) | Application via Common/Coalition/QuestBridge; strong interest in current events, writing, and civics preferred; test scores optional | Tuition: $70,170 Total Cost of Attendance: ~$96,990 | 100% need-based financial aid; no student loans required; generous grants for qualifying students across all income levels | 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 California, Los Angeles (UCLA)Important Dates:Same as above Application Fees:$70 via UC application | Political Science (B.A.) | Standard requirements with emphasis on writing, civic interest | Same cost estimates apply | Same – limited scholarships only for residents; international applicants need external funding or private scholarships | 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 |
University of Michigan - Ann ArborImportant Dates:Same application timeline applies Application Fees:$75 (fee waiver available) | Data Science (B.S.) | Same requirement as above; a strong foundation in math and statistics is recommended | Same cost estimates apply | Same financial policy—need-based aid available to qualifying in-state students only | Apply |
Berea CollegeImportant Dates:Early Action Deadline: Oct 31; Regular Deadline: Jan 31 Application Fees:None | B.S. in Engineering Physics (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 |