While many highly selective colleges from MIT to Georgia Tech to Stanford offer excellent programs in artificial intelligence, they are also extremely hard to get into. 

That’s why we suggest students who want to study AI dig deeper when balancing their college lists. There are many excellent choices where students have access to cutting edge AI opportunities. 

Here are 7 hidden gems to consider:

• University of Texas at Dallas - Richardson, TX: UTD’s Computer Science Department holds workshops, hackathons, and events to expose students to the most recent advances and developments in the field. The Center for Applied AI and Machine Learning conducts research and cultivates corporate partnerships in the DFW Metroplex.

• Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis, IN: The School of Informatics and Computing offers a BA in artificial intelligence for students interested in human and applied data science. Students gain experience with the school’s industry partners through internships.

• University of North Texas - Denton, TX: Students can earn a BS in Computer Science with an AI certificate The university offers numerous AI opportunities, including a summer research intensive.

• Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR: OSU offers an applied AI option within its BS in Computer Science program. Students pick 32 credits of electives to shape their degree.

• University of Delaware - Newark, DE: Students can earn a B.S. in Computer Science with a Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Concentration. 

• St. Louis University - St. Louis, MO: This Jesuit university offers a 5-year Accelerated BS in Computer Science and MS in Artificial Intelligence. 

• James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA: JMU offers Computer Science students the ability to chose to focus in Artificial Intelligence