Although we welcome promising students from all disciplines, entering students must have a substantial background in both mathematics and computer science. This background normally includes at least six semester courses in mathematics and six in computer science. Students who are admitted but who have not completed all the requirements must complete them after admission.
Preference is given to applicants who are solidly prepared, especially in mathematics.
For more information on our recently enrolled students' credentials, previous majors, previous universities attended, and GRE scores, please visit our Student Credentials page. In recent years, most entering students have averaged in the 90th percentile or higher on each of the three sections. Allowances are made in interpreting the verbal test scores of applicants whose native language is not English. Although GRE Advanced Test scores are not required, applicants are encouraged to take the advanced test in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or physics, as appropriate. We give preference to applicants who score above 640.