OpenFieldBachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (CAE-CD Designated)
NSA-accredited curriculum utilizing the Minnesota Cyber Range to train students in penetration testing, network defense forensics, cloud security controls, and reverse malware engineering.
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 >= 2.5 or transfer college GPA >= 2.5 with computing coursework
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 70+ or IELTS 6.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement explaining cybersecurity career ambitions
- Recommendation letters
- One academic or vocational reference
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- National Science Foundation CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) full tuition and $25,000 stipend
- Application fee
- $20
- Tuition / joining costs
- $9,650/year (In-state) / $15,800/year (Out-of-state)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Metropolitan State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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