So, you’ve decided to pursue an MS in the USA after reading our definitive guide to the types of universities in the US, and university admission intakes and sessions in the US, courses on offer, and eligibility criteria.
By now, you probably also have a shortlist of universities for your application. The next step is to create a priority list of universities to fast track your application process.
Also read about the top 10 Universities for an MS in Computer Science in the USA
It’s important to approach your applications through a neat set of priority lists. For this, you must ask yourself the questions:
By assessing these 3 different lists, you can narrow down on those universities that have a higher chance of acceptance and are affordable to you. You can now make these universities a priority during your application process and make sure to complete those applications first.
Let’s have a look at the Top 10 Universities in the USA for an MS, ranked on the basis of acceptance rates.
One should never stop dreaming. It is possible to get into the top-ranked, most elite institutions in the USA for your MS. However, at the same time, it is wise to approach your application in a practical way. By applying to universities with higher than average acceptance rates, alongside the more competitive institutions, you increase your chances of admission.
Here are the Top 10 universities in the USA for an MS ranked by acceptance rates.
University | MSc course | Acceptance rate |
University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign | MSc Computer Science | 63% |
University of Delaware | MSc Computer Science | 66% |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Masters programs | 5% |
Stanford University | Masters programs | 8% |
Carnegie Mellon University | Masters programs | 18% |
University of California, Berkeley (UCB) | MSc Computer Science | 8.5% |
Harvard University | MSc Computer Science | 7% |
With a good priority list, you can make your application process more efficient, easy and fun and increase chances of acceptance to a program.
Another factor to consider when creating your application priority list are the tuition fees and costs associated with accepting admission. Some universities offer full scholarships while others accept external aid.
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Don’t forget to check or contact the individual university websites and departments for the latest information on tuition fees, scholarships, deadlines and application procedures, as these are updated all the time.
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