Computer Science, Bachelor of Science at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

A successful major program of study leads to the Bachelor of Science in computer science (B.S.). This program requires specific courses and/or credits in several key areas: computer science, math, and basic science, as well as meeting school-wide requirements in foundational abilities. There is significant flexibility in how these requirements are fulfilled. Undergraduate majors may choose to pursue a broad selection of computer science courses, or to pursue a focus area within the field.

Faculty: Whiting School of Engineering | Duration: 4 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

The requirements above and below apply to students whose primary major is Computer Science. Students pursuing Computer Science as an additional major must fulfill only the requirements listed below. The primary major determines the school-wide requirements, including how the Foundational Abilities are satisfied. Total credits: 122.

Career pathways

Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.

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Application information

USD 68,670 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and Whiting School of Engineering, one rate for all undergraduates. Tuition only; excludes the $500 matriculation fee, housing, food, health insurance and other costs. Source

Entry is for the fall semester. First-year applicants apply through Early Decision I, Early Decision II or Regular Decision, using the Common Application or Coalition on Scoir.

Transfer students are accepted into the entering sophomore and junior classes for the fall semester only.

First-year deadlines for entry in 2027: Early Decision I November 1, 2026 (financial aid November 15, 2026; decision December 11, 2026; reply January 15, 2027); Early Decision II January 2, 2027 (decision February 12, 2027; reply February 26, 2027); Regular Decision January 2, 2027 (decision March 24, 2027; reply May 1, 2027). Financial aid deadline for Early Decision II and Regular Decision is January 15, 2027.

Transfer application deadline is March 1, 2027, financial aid deadline March 15, 2027, decision release May 14, 2027 and reply-by date June 1, 2027. Applicants apply through the Common Application for Transfer.

The first-year and transfer application fee is $70, or a fee waiver. Johns Hopkins requires standardized testing (SAT or ACT scores, self-reported or official) for first-year applicants.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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