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USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)

  • Last Updated: March 14, 2025

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  • Contact: usaco@cs.wisc.edu
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About the competition

The USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) is an elite coding competition for high school students. Participants solve programming problems at varying levels, leading to potential selection for the USA team at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 15000
  • Cost: Free
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Major
  • Participant Format: Large Team
  • Event Format: Online Asynchronous
  • Competition Format: Simulation/Challenge
  • Reach: National
  • Event Size: Medium

Participation Information

Students participate by registering online, solving programming challenges through multiple online contests, and advancing based on performance.
Based on the accuracy and efficiency of the solutions to coding problems.
Trophies, certificates, and opportunities to qualify for international programming competitions
Students participate by registering online, solving programming challenges through multiple online contests, and advancing based on performance.
1. Register online. 2. Compete in contests that test algorithmic skills. 3. High performers are invited to the USACO summer training camp.
Programming materials, computer access
Based on the accuracy and efficiency of the solutions to coding problems.

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