Bachelor in Computer Science (Bachelor's)

Davidson College is located in Davidson, North Carolina, within the greater Charlotte area. Students learn in a supportive community where faculty get to know them as individuals, while campus life extends beyond coursework through experiential learning, public-good initiatives and opportunities connected to the arts and athletics. Student participation is central to the academic Honor Code, including service on the Honor Council.

Academic options span 74 majors, minors and interdisciplinary programs. Fields include Africana studies, biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, environmental studies, history, mathematics, political science, psychology, public health and theatre. Students can also pursue pre-professional programs in engineering, law, medicine, ministry, military science and veterinary medicine. Interdisciplinary study and independent language programs add flexibility for students whose interests cross conventional departments.

International students join a community that brings together learners from different backgrounds. Davidson presents education as preparation for lives of leadership and service, with research, respectful dialogue and opportunity connected to the public good. Financial aid is designed to meet 100 percent of calculated need without loans in the aid package. Students considering Davidson should review its admission and financial-aid process carefully, particularly because the college is among America's most selective colleges.

The programme emphasizes problem-solving and the application of computing principles to real-world systems. Students engage in programming, research collaboration with faculty, and participation in technical competitions. The curriculum integrates theory with practical implementation across core computer science domains.

Focus areas include Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Computer Organization, Programming, Research Methods in Computer Science, Algorithm Design.

The major requires 36 credits distributed across core courses, electives, and research components. The minor requires 20 credits, including foundational and advanced coursework in computer science.

Graduates pursue roles in software development, data analysis, and systems engineering, or continue to graduate study in computer science and related fields.

Applicants must submit a completed Computer Science Major Declaration Form to the department chair. For the minor, students must complete both the department's declaration form and the Registrar's Office form. No specific GPA or test scores are required for declaration.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typical duration four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 14% of applicants.