The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management is building future leaders for technology-driven industries through interdisciplinary education in computing, business, and innovation.
Our selection process begins with your application to Nebraska, then submitting the shared honors application through MyRED. All students in the Raikes School are part of the University Honors Program and have all the rights and responsibilities of University Honors Program students.
Raikes School students are selected from the nation's top high school graduates. The average ACT score for a student at the Raikes School is a 33.5 (SAT a 1480 for combined two tests of Critical Reading and Math).
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Scholarship Information
- University of Nebraska Scholarships
- Supplemental Scholarship Application
- University of Nebraska Cost of Attendance
In addition to receiving a merit scholarship to attend Nebraska, students admitted to the Raikes School may receive a 4-year renewable room and board scholarship to support your living experience at Nebraska.
What else is there to know
about the Raikes School?
Most Raikes School students live in the Kauffman Center, home of the Raikes School
- Suite-style rooms
- Technology-enabled classrooms and faculty/staff offices on the first floor
- Small community atmosphere within a medium-sized Big Ten institution
Raikes School students have one of the highest returns on investment for earning an undergraduate degree
- Students admitted to the Raikes School may receive a 4-year renewable room and board scholarship to support your living experience at Nebraska.
- Raikes School students are highly competitive for tuition scholarships at Nebraska. Typical tuition scholarships earned by Raikes School students include the Chancellor's, Regents Scholar, President's, New Nebraskan, and Nebraska Career Scholarship.
- Recent Raikes School graduates earn an average of 50% more in base salary compared to the national average of college graduates.
- Over 90% of Raikes School students have three or more internships by graduation at cutting-edge companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, Hudl, Kiewit, Boeing, Cboe, DreamWorks, Garmin, Goldman Sachs, and Palantir.
- 100% of recent Raikes School graduates have a job or are accepted into graduate school within three months of graduation.
Design Studio is the two-year capstone experience of the Raikes School
As an experiential learning program, Design Studio engages third- and fourth-year students to solve real-world, technical problems by partnering with companies, startups, and organizations. A cornerstone of the Raikes School curriculum for more than 20 years, Design Studio is key to helping students see the impact of their work as they use their skills to deliver value to sponsors through hands-on projects.
In Design Studio, students:
- Create innovative applications and business processes to solve real-world problems
- Gain valuable experience working with industry leaders in self-organizing teams
- Develop a greater understanding of how business and computer science are used in companies
- Form key networking contacts with top executives from local and national companies
- Develop teamwork, leadership, project management, and communication skills
Design Studio has a long history of partnering with industry-leading companies like Microsoft, Hudl, Kiewit, Mutual of Omaha, Fiserv, HDR, and Allstate. For more information, visit the Design Studio page.
Tips for Success
The best thing you can do when applying for admittance to the Raikes School is to be yourself! Some things that we have observed that help students succeed in the Raikes School include:
- Take at least one year of calculus from your high school, a university, or a community college so you will be well prepared for advanced mathematics when you start at Nebraska.
- Take an object-oriented programming class, or engage in self-study, so you can find out if you enjoy computer programming.
- Take business courses from your high school, a university, or a community college. Understanding of basic business concepts covered by accounting and economics courses will help you determine your interest in business.
- Pursue a challenging senior year by taking advanced or honors classes, including Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or courses from a community college. Challenging courses show your commitment to academics and prepare you for the rigor of the Raikes School and college in general.
- Seek leadership roles in student organizations to learn more about your own strengths for leading. The Raikes School looks for students who understand the value of building leadership skills.
- Look for opportunities, like employment, clubs, or school organizations, that will enhance your technical and/or business skills to put your skills to test in a real-world environment. The Raikes School looks for demonstrated experience in and passion for computer science and/or business.
Applicant Selection Criteria
- Academics: test scores, GPA, academic rigor, calculus readiness
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Business and/or computing experience/coursework
- Leadership and community engagement