The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computing Programs.

Our B.S. in Computer Science has two options: the professional option and the interdisciplinary option.

ABET Student Outcomes for Computer Science B.S. Students

Definition: Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program.

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
  6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

ABET Program Educational Objectives for Computer Science B.S. Students

Definition: Broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation. Program educational objectives are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies. 

  1. Our graduates employed in the computing industry will apply principles and practices of computing to successfully meet customer objectives.
  2. Our graduates employed in the computing industry will communicate effectively, and function successfully in diverse teams.
  3. Our graduates employed in the computing industry will serve the computing profession, through activities such as involvement in professional organizations.
  4. Our graduates employed in the computing industry will engage in continuous learning of relevant technological, ethical and societal issues.

Undergraduate Enrollments and Degree Information

  • Fall 2026 Enrollment: ?? CS majors, ?? Data Science majors
  • Fall 2025 Enrollment: 350 CS majors, 9 Data Science majors
  • Fall 2024 Enrollment: 469 CS majors, 5 Data Science majors
  • Fall 2023 Enrollment: 526 CS majors
  • Fall 2022 Enrollment: 527 CS majors
  • Fall 2021 Enrollment: 509 CS majors
  • Prior Enrollment Information (Select Term and Report G, Part A)

Graduate Enrollments and Degree Information

  • Fall 2026: ?? CS M.S. students, ?? CS Ph.D. students, ?? Cyber M.S. students
  • Fall 2025: 26 CS M.S. students, 30 CS Ph.D. students, 6 Cyber M.S. students
  • Fall 2024: 30 CS M.S. students, 26 CS Ph.D. students, 7 Cyber M.S. students
  • Fall 2023: 27 CS M.S. students, 18 CS Ph.D. students, 6 Cyber M.S. students
  • Fall 2022: 20 CS M.S. students, 21 CS Ph.D. students
  • Fall 2021: 20 CS M.S. students, 24 CS Ph.D. students

What Makes Us Unique?

We leverage the interdisciplinary nature of computing to provide innovative educational and research opportunities in a beautiful mountain setting.