Undergraduate mid-size computer science programs NOT in the top 20?

College Majors Math/Computer Science Majors
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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>It seems like every post on here asking about a computer science program is relate to the "best" or top programs out there...I am personally just trying to find a solid mid-size program (between 5000 - 11000) with motivated students and interactive, invested professors. I am a big fan of the "small school" experience because I feel like I can get the big school experience from the internet...I also want a program that focuses on SOFTWARE and doesn't have too many math or engineering requirements. </p>

<p>Anyway, do you guys know of any top 100 mid size universities with good computer science programs? ) Preferably on the West Coast) For example, how is Santa Clara's program?</p>

<p>Thanks!! :)</p>

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<p>Stanford has about 7,000 undergraduates, right in your target size. According to its 2013-2014 common data set, 7.61% of its bachelor’s degrees for 2012-2013 were in CS. It is generally considered a top 4 school for CS.</p>

<p>However, CS won’t really have a “small intimate feel” there. The introductory course for CS majors, CS 106A, has been getting larger in recent years as CS has been getting more popular.
<a href=“CS106A enrollment reaches record high”>http://www.stanforddaily.com/2012/10/04/cs106a-enrollment-reaches-record-high/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>lol :(</p>

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<p>Santa Clara has a pretty good reputation for CS. University of San Francisco also has a decent reputation.</p>

<p>While lots of people ask about top-rated CS schools, many of us with long experience in the field also continuously tell people that rankings don’t matter much. When it comes to getting a programming job, it’s what you know - not where you went to school.</p>

<p>This gives me an excuse for linking to the following article:</p>

<p><a href=“Opinion | How to Get a Job at Google - The New York Times”>Opinion | How to Get a Job at Google - The New York Times;

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<p>Exactly, that is why I’m not focused on rankings to much but more of a great learning environment for myself! Thank you!</p>

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<p>Bump also have the same sentiments as op. Wondering if anyone else has suggestions on this?</p>

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<p>Santa Clara, Southern Methodist are some of the midsize schools I have found; Check out Ruggs Recommendations </p>

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<p>How about Pepperdine?</p>

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<p>From looking at Pepperdine’s website, talking to friends who go there, and USA News reviews, they are not really an amazing engineering school. But still, you don’t really need a good school to become a good programmer…</p>

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<p>If I read your first post right, you didn’t state an amazing engineering school as a criteria. I don’t think it’s as bad as you stated, I’ve got coworkers that graduated from there and they are directors at a reasonably large company.</p>