Bachelor in Computer Science (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Computer Science (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $60,880..

The computer science programme at Dickinson College emphasizes enduring principles and foundational theories alongside modern practices. Students design and build software using multiple programming languages in collaborative, real-world projects. The curriculum integrates technical work with communication skills and broader societal contexts. Graduates are prepared to apply their knowledge ethically across diverse professional settings.

Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Large Language Models, Deep Neural Networks.

The programme requires 36 credits, distributed across core courses, electives, and a senior capstone project. Students complete a sequence of foundational and advanced computer science courses with opportunities for research and applied work.

Graduates pursue roles in software development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and technology consulting at companies such as Google, Amazon, and Lockheed Martin.

Applicants must have completed high school with a strong academic record. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Required documents include transcripts, standardized test scores, and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 36 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 43% of applicants.

Dickinson College’s campus sits close to downtown Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with dining, shopping, local businesses and volunteer opportunities within easy reach. Students can explore nature on the Appalachian Trail and travel to Harrisburg, New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia or Baltimore. Community, friendships, activities and support are part of campus life, with professors who make time for students and a college where students are known, mentored and challenged. Dickinson’s history reaches back to 1783, and it was one of the first carbon-neutral colleges in the country.

Dickinson’s flexible liberal-arts and sciences approach lets students explore different academic paths while developing critical thinking, adaptability and a global perspective. Learning extends beyond classes through internships, fieldwork, research, networking and career development. The Burgess Institute for the Global Economy offers business and finance experiences to students from every major, including affiliated courses, industry events, executives in residence, alumni mentoring, off-campus excursions, workshops and access to Bloomberg terminals. Students can follow guided pathways in business and finance, data and technology, nonprofits and other fields. International experience is a substantial part of the college’s culture: 60% of students study abroad in more than 35 countries. Global and domestic educational experiences connect academic interests with community health, technology innovation and environmental sustainability, while intercultural skills form part of professional preparation.