Computer science

This program could be a good fit if you:

• Have strong skills in math and science
• Enjoy working with computers and other technology
• Are a creative problem solver
• Are generally interested in how things work
• Take personal initiative
• Like the challenge of learning new things

Undergraduate 4-year academic plans

First-year students — You can start this degree at either University of Idaho’s main campus in Moscow or at U of I Coeur d’Alene.

If you begin in Coeur d’Alene, you’ll take your lower-division courses at North Idaho College, then seamlessly transfer to U of I Coeur d’Alene to complete your upper-division coursework with U of I faculty.

Transfer students — You can transfer into the program at either the Moscow campus or U of I Coeur d’Alene.

Students transferring to Coeur d’Alene complete any remaining lower-division requirements at North Idaho College and finish upper-division courses with U of I faculty. Students transferring to Moscow complete all remaining coursework directly on the main campus.

Receive your undergraduate computer science degree from faculty and staff who treat you like an individual while providing first-rate academic opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals and satisfy your academic interests.

Through technical and free electives, you’ll develop your individual interests.

Toward the end of your program, you’ll participate in our nationally recognized Senior Capstone Design Program culminating each spring with the Engineering Design EXPO.

Financial aid

Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but U of I’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Our experienced financial aid counselors can assist you in exploring financial aid options, making informed financial decisions and addressing common concerns.

To maximize aid and scholarship possibilities, be sure to complete your FAFSA. For information on FAFSA deadlines and answers to common questions, visit the University of Idaho FAFSA website.

Plan ahead — estimate your cost of attendance with U of I’s Cost Calculator.

Scholarships

Unlock scholarship opportunities at University of Idaho. When you apply to U of I, you're automatically considered for scholarships. We also offer a variety of scholarships based on experience, background and academic programs that you can apply for to help pay for college.

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Program specific scholarships

• CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service — upper division undergraduate recipients receive a $27,000 stipend. All tuition and degree-related fees are paid through this National Science Foundation grant open to upper-division computer science and computer engineering students.
• Stone Scholars Program — awarded annually to support students enrolled in the Computer Science program at the University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene Center.
• Additional College of Engineering scholarships — Additional scholarships are available based on major and interest areas. Browse engineering scholarships and application processes.
• Engineering students receive more than $1 million in scholarships annually.
• Earn more than $64,000 in scholarships over the course of four years through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE). Eligible first-year and transfer students are considered simply by filling out their U of I admission application. There’s no separate application or deadline.
• All first-time students and first-time transfer students in the College of Engineering are automatically considered for merit- and need-based scholarships and financial aid when filling out the admissions application and FAFSA. There are no separate scholarship applications required to be considered. Continuing students are also automatically considered after filling out the FAFSA each year.

Hands-on learning

All U of I College of Engineering students, especially undergraduates, participate in hands-on activities through:

• Nationally-ranked Senior Capstone Design Program — Emphasizing the design process and creation of a thoughtfully engineered, tested and validated outcome or prototype. Interdisciplinary teams showcase their work at our annual Engineering Design EXPO.
• Cooperative Education Program (Co-op) — Get paid up to $20,000 alternating semesters of academic study with paid full-time employment in your field.
• Pursue your passions and build skills industry are looking for — Improving an ever-changing world requires the knowledge of a highly skilled engineering community. The University of Idaho College of Engineering Professional Skills Academy develops graduates with expert technical and professional skills who are ready to lead a competitive workplace.
  • Idaho’s only Grand Challenge Scholars Program — Preparing undergraduates to solve the biggest challenges facing society in the 21st century.
  • Research and funding opportunities — Grow your confidence in a laboratory setting, gain experience with research proposal development and project management, and collaborate extensively with peers and faculty in research projects that make an impact.
• Internships and Summer Programs — Vandal engineers spend their summers in paid internship, fellowship and research mentorship programs. Explore opportunities with leading industry, national research centers and more.

Clubs and organizations

Our college offers 20+ clubs and organizations tied to international and national engineering organizations, including national competition teams.

Learn about clubs related to your major:

• Cyber Defense Club
• CyberForce Competition Team
• Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
• Polymorphic Games Studio
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• Robotics Club
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society (TBP)

Undergraduate applications open each September and admissions are processed on a rolling basis. Qualified students are admitted and considered for scholarships and financial aid as applications are received.

Explore admission requirements