OpenFieldBachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
Designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) program training specialists in incident response, reverse malware engineering, network penetration, and digital evidence analysis.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school GPA 3.2+ with mathematics preparation.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required; SAT/ACT optional.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High school transcript, personal essay, and resume of technical activities.
- Recommendation letters
- Two teacher/counselor recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- DeSales Trustee and Presidential merit scholarships up to $26,000 annually
- Application fee
- $0 application fee (free online application)
- Tuition / joining costs
- $43,500 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official DeSales University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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