About Computer Science (b.a.) in Florida International University
The B.A in Computer Science (CS) is intended for students targeting a career in the computing field. The program provides a solid foundation in Computer Science blended with an interdisciplinary field of their choices such as Digital Media, Business, Economics and more and permits flexible elective courses to be taken outside of the discipline.
The program prepares students to gain knowledge and experience in the fundamentals of computer science, including computer organization and architecture, data structures and related algorithms, and programming languages as well as technical skills and application of technology. The B.A. in Computer Science is SACS accredited, but unlike our B.S. in Computer Science, it is non-ABET accredited.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a high school degree from an accredited institution
- This is the high school course load required for applying first-year students. Taking courses beyond these minimum requirements can improve your chances of acceptance.
- 4 credits of English
- 4 credits of mathematics (at or above Algebra I or higher)
- 3 credits of natural science (two must have included substantial lab requirements)
- 3 credits of social science (includes anthropology, history, civics, political science, economics, sociology, psychology and/or geography)
- 2 credits the second language
- 2 credits in additional academic electives
English language requirements
Florida International University Highlights
Application Portal |
Online portal |
Application Fee (non-refundable) |
30 USD |
Acceptance rate |
54% |
Average SAT score |
1287 |
Average ACT score |
28.03 |
Mode of Payment |
Mastercard/ American Express/Discover/visa |
Academic Calendar |
Semester-based |
Intake Seasons |
Fall/Spring/Summer |
Work Experience |
Required for Business Programs |
Financial Aid |
Work-Study, Loans, Grants, and Scholarships |
Florida International University Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance per semester for overseas prospective students at the University is shown in the table below:
Expense Head |
Cost (Per Semester) Undergraduate in USD |
Cost (Per Semester) Graduate in USD |
Tuition |
9,283 |
9,015 |
Students Fees |
199 |
199 |
Books & Supplies |
675 |
500 |
Transportation |
1,129 |
1,583 |
Room |
3,744 |
$870 |
Board |
1,734 |
2,907 |
Personal |
1,337 |
1,242 |
Total Semester |
18,101 |
16,316 |