BA Computer Science at George Washington University

Programme overview

The bachelor of arts (BA) program in computer science is designed for students who wish to combine computer science with a second major or with a set of secondary fields (minors), typically in natural science, liberal arts, or business. The program provides a foundation in computer science, along with lots of room in the curriculum to select courses in other disciplines. Students are required to elect a second major or two minors. As part of a residency requirement, all computer science majors must take a minimum of 18 upper-level credits in computer science at GW.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Science | Department: Computer Science | Duration: 18 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Residency requirement—As part of a residency requirement, all BA in computer science majors, whether primary majors within SEAS or secondary majors in another school, must take a minimum of 18 credits in upper-level Computer Science (CSCI) courses at GW. Credits earned in an approved study abroad program count toward this requirement.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the university via the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (Common Application); the programme page lists no major-specific entry requirement.

USD 72,000 a year (2026-27). Full-time main campus undergraduate tuition for students entering in 2026-27 in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Elliott School, Milken Institute School of Public Health or School of Engineering and Applied Science (12-18 cr Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

Explore more study programmes

Engineering