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Computer science at Simmons University

Simmons University graduates about 16 computer science majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 353rd of 691 schools we score for computer science, a solid program at 50 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 38 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 42% of the schools we've counted.

50/100Solid#353 of 691 for computer science →
Graduates a year164% of the class
Courses in the catalog38more than 42% of schools
Admit rate70%whole school
SAT middle 50%1200–1390whole school

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Where computer science happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Center for Life Science Boston, Wilkins Science Center, Center for Engeneering, Innovation and Sciences, Center for Sciences and Biomedial Engineering, Snell Engineering Center, Mugar Life Sciences Building, Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Complex, Behrakis Health Sciences Center.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 97 · Dorm 89 · Student housing 18 · Athletics 9 · Library 5 · Dining 5.

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Nearby in the computer science ranking

  1. Southern Connecticut State University 50
  2. Monmouth University 50
  3. Allegheny College 50
  4. Saint Vincent College 50
  5. Washington & Jefferson College 50
  6. South Dakota State University 50
  7. Louisiana Tech University 49
  8. Regis University 49

Other strong majors at Simmons University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Simmons University with every school we score in computer science. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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