Western/CU Boulder BS in Computer Science

Students living in the Gunnison area can earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science from CU Boulder through our innovative partnership with Western Colorado University.

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Our partnership program in computer science allows students to gain knowledge and awareness of computing at all levels. Students explore circuits and computer architecture, operating systems, and programming languages while learning about theoretical and mathematical aspects of computing. Students in the partnership program complete their CU Boulder undergraduate degree while remaining on the Western Colorado University campus in Gunnison, Colorado.

  • Develop complex software knowledge
  • Learn about the engineering principles used to meet software production challenges
  • Earn a CU Boulder undergraduate degree while studying in Gunnison

CU Boulder is a top 20 public U.S. university for engineering

(U.S. News & World Report, 2020)

Students learn in small class sizes and have more opportunity to connect with faculty while experiencing a high-ranked engineering program

Learn in our new state-of-the-art facility that provides versatile teaching and lab spaces

Be successful.

Be prepared to meet the needs of society by applying your knowledge and expertise in computer science to industry or academia.

 
$104,000

Median salary of CU Boulder computer science students 1–5 years after graduation

 

Software engineer, software developer, web developer, programmer and research assistant are common job titles of our graduates

 

Amazon, Seagate Technology, Microsoft, Google, Twitter and Lockheed Martin employ our graduates

Academic Plan & Requirements

Students interested in the partnership program should apply for admission to Western Colorado University as a first-year or transfer student. After about two years at Western Colorado University, students then apply to CU Boulder through an expedited admissions process.

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