Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Class Profile

Class Size

100

Average Age

22

Average Work Experience

1 Years

Full-Time Enrollment

4,588 Undergrads

Admission Policy

GPA: Require; Rank: Require; Prep Courses: Consider if Submitted; Recommendations: Require

International Students

12.77

Rentention Rate

98

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$78,000 / year

Graduation Rate

96%

Job Placement

92%

Top recruiters

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$67,731 / year

Overall Cost

$87,833 / year

Average Total Aid Awarded

$74,244 / year

Funding Options

Scholarships

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FAQs

• Is there a list of already approved petitions for the CS major?
  
  There isn't a list of already approved petitions, however, if you have any questions regarding a course that you'd like to petition then you can connect with the CS student services team.
• How does the double majoring process work with one of them being CS?
  
  If you are a student that is double majoring with CS as one of your majors, there will be courses that you can and can not double count towards both majors. The general rule is that Depth, Track, and Elective courses cannot be double-counted. If you have any questions, Darlene Lazar ([email protected]) in the School of Engineering's Office of Student Affairs will be your best resource.
• How do students choose a track and what are good courses to take as an introduction into the CS major?
  
  The Computer Science Department has each track synopsis detailed, which allows students to explore their options. Each program sheet describes course requirements which may vary depending on the year and track you are viewing. It's important to note that students can complete any program sheet starting from the academic year they matriculated into Stanford. Additionally, you can change your track as many times as you’d like, as long as you complete a program sheet before applying to graduate. The Department doesn't keep track of how many times you have changed your track, they just need to ensure they have the most up-to-date version of your program sheet when you are in consideration to graduate.
• What are the steps to declare the CS minor?
  
  Students will declare in Axess and the CS student services team will connect with them regarding next steps. The CS student services team will inform students that they need to complete a program sheet which will be an attachment to the electronic declaration form they need to submit. After the program sheet is reviewed, the CS student services team will approve the declaration in Axess.
• What are the steps to declare the CS major and would you need to choose a track immediately?
  
  You do not need to choose a track immediately. To declare the CS major, students will need to meet with the course advisor ([email protected]) to provide an unofficial transcript and completed declaration form. Once students submit those items, they will then declare the CS major in Axess. After receiving all materials, the CS Department student services team will review and approve the declaration in Axess. If students have any additional questions, they can refer to their course advisor.