Miscellaneous

How do I become a computer engineer at UW?

How do I become a computer engineer at UW?

Hear this out loudPauseAdmission to the Computer Science major takes place through three pathways: Direct Admission from high school, Transfer Admission, and Current UW Student Admissions. Currently, the majority of our majors enter via Direct Admission, and 15-20% of our majors enter via Transfer Admission.

What are the prerequisites for computer engineering?

Hear this out loudPauseGenerally, a bachelor’s degree is the minimum education required of a computer engineer. Most employers require students to hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, computer information systems, electrical engineering, or a similar computer-related field.

Is University of Washington good for computer science?

Hear this out loudPause8 in global ranking of best universities; computer science among top subjects. The University of Washington has moved up two spots to No. 8 in the latest ranking of Best Global Universities from U.S. News & World Report, beating out such prestigious institutions as Princeton, Yale and Johns Hopkins.

Is UW computer engineering competitive?

Hear this out loudPauseThe CSE Admissions Committee reviews all applications together, so both majors are equally competitive. Approximately 20-25 percent of all applicants who apply through the Current UW student pathway are accepted but this will begin to change as we move to a direct to major pathway.

How hard is it to get into University of Washington engineering?

Hear this out loudPauseStudents admitted directly to the College of Engineering had a mid-50% SAT range of 1400-1530 and an ACT range of 32-25. Students admitted directly to the Paul G. Over 30% of incoming UW-Seattle students will be the first in their family to attain a bachelor’s degree.

What is the hardest University to get into in Washington state?

Hear this out loudPauseLake Washington Institute of Technology.

Is computer engineering harder than computer science?

Hear this out loudPauseBoth Computer Science and Computer Engineering are difficult degrees. They deal with different areas of Mathematics (logical proofs and data structures for CS, calculus for CE) and aren’t a great choice for students who want to take it easy and focus more on enjoying college life.

How many years does it take to study computer engineering?

Hear this out loudPauseBecoming a computer engineer requires an extensive college education that can take from four to seven years to complete. In the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program, students typically finish computer engineering prerequisites and general education courses.

Is it hard to get into UW Bothell computer science?

Hear this out loudPauseAdmissions is somewhat competitive as the UW Bothell acceptance rate is 74%. Popular majors include Business, Computer Science, and Nursing.

What is the acceptance rate for UW computer science?

Acceptance Rates

University Overall Admissions Rate CS Admissions Rate
Carnegie Mellon University 22% 5%
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 62% 15%
University of California at Berkeley 17% 8.5%
University of Washington 46% 28%