How competitive is the UConn computer science major for incoming freshmen?

UConn computer science is competitive for incoming freshmen, and it is generally harder to get into than UConn overall. CS is housed in the School of Engineering, so applicants are reviewed for engineering admission rather than just general university admission. That means stronger math preparation, solid grades in rigorous courses, and a more competitive profile than many other majors at UConn.

For a high school junior, the practical takeaway is that UConn CS is realistic if your academic record is clearly above the university’s general baseline, especially in math and science. Calculus or at least a strong precalculus track, good grades in advanced STEM classes, and a solid overall transcript matter a lot.

UConn does admit students directly to the School of Engineering, and computer science is one of the more popular choices there. In other words, if CS is your goal, it is better to apply for it from the start.

A strong applicant for UConn CS usually has mostly A’s and B’s in a challenging schedule, with particularly strong performance in math. UConn looks at the full application, but for CS, academic readiness is the clearest piece.