Safety Schools for Computer Science

Schools in Canada

• Carleton, Guelph, Ontario Tech: Ontario Tech has a high acceptance rate compared to other schools.
• Western Science: You declare CS in the 2nd year.
• York, TMU, Lakehead Georgian: Lakehead Georgian may be a safety school, but the quality of the program is uncertain.
• Laurier

Schools in the United States

• University of Texas at Dallas, Iowa State University, University of Illinois at Chicago
• Arizona State University, George Mason University, University of Utah
• Seattle University, University of San Francisco: If you are more financially comfortable.
• University of Maryland, UW-Madison, UMass-Amherst: Top-notch programs if you are a high stat applicant.
• San Jose State University (SJSU), California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
• Ohio State University: Particularly for Midwest applicants.
• Stevens Institute of Technology: Located in Hoboken near NYC, offers great resources.
• Rutgers University
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), University of Rochester, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of Portland, Rochester Institute of Technology, Portland State University: These schools have decent CS programs with relatively high admit rates.

Other Schools

• McGill University, University of Waterloo, University of Toronto: Outside the US options.
• University of Sydney: Relatively cheaper for American students.
• University of Massachusetts Amherst: Known for its great CS program.
• Brigham Young University (BYU): Suitable for LDS or those comfortable with the honor code.
• Carnegie Mellon University (CMU): Not a safety school but a notable mention.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): Highly selective, not a safety school.

Recommendations and Tips

• George Mason University: Offers merit aid to out-of-state students with high stats.
• William and Mary: Tends to give full rides to students with strong stats.
• University of Southern California (USC): Suggested as an option.
• Consider state schools, especially with a good CS program and relatively easy admission criteria.

Additional Information

• Some users provided specific advice based on individual stats and circumstances.
• FA refers to financial aid.
• SAT scores are mentioned, with 1400 being noted for entry to the University of Sydney for American students.
• A user shared personal experiences and insights about George Mason University and its CS program and opportunities in Northern Virginia.

This comprehensive summary outlines various safety schools for computer science in Canada, the United States, and beyond, along with individual recommendations and tips provided by Reddit users.