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Carnegie Mellon University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
11.7%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹62,22,619Out-of-state
Students
7,304Undergraduates
Students per teacher
6Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

11.7% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 1.7%–21.7%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 11.4%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 11.4% (3,843/33,707; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

12 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 33,941
Offered a place 3,959
Enrolled 1,808

45.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1500-1570
4001600
ACT composite34-35
136

What a year costs

₹80,22,919 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹62,22,619
  • Housing₹17,06,369
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹80,22,919
After aid (average) ₹30,00,564

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹62,22,619
Out-of-state ₹62,22,619

Average aid awarded: ₹54,42,514 a year.

Outcomes and support

98%
Retention
94.1%
Graduation
39%
Get financial aid
88%
From out of state

One teacher for every 6 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

Asian 34.5%
White 21.6%
Hispanic 10%
Unknown 5.5%
Multiracial 5.4%
African American 4%
Pacific Islander 0%
Native American 0%

Key dates

  1. Early decision 2 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Regular decision 4 Jan 2027 In 53 days

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Apparel and Textilesbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Architectural Sciences and Technologybachelor
Architecturebachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Behavioral Sciencesbachelor
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Educationbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biologybachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Biopsychologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Cognitive Sciencebachelor
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Programmingbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Electromechanical Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
Engineering-Related Fieldsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
Engineering, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Environmental Designbachelor
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policybachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Otherbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Materials Sciencesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Statistics, Otherbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineeringbachelor
Medieval and Renaissance Studiesbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Nanotechnologybachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Operations Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physical Sciences, Generalbachelor
Physical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Psychology, Otherbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Science, Technology and Societybachelor
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Systems Science and Theorybachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Otherbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate11.66%
Total Applicants33941
Admitted Applicants3959
Enrolled Applicants1808
Application Fee₹7,045
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-02
Regular Decision Date2027-01-04

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1500
SAT Composite 75th %1570
ACT Composite 25th %34
ACT Composite 75th %35

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹62,22,619
Out-of-State Tuition₹62,22,619
Average Housing Cost₹17,06,369
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹30,00,564
Students Receiving Aid39%
Average Aid Awarded₹54,42,514
Out-of-State Students88%

Student Body Diversity

African American4%
Asian34.49%
Hispanic9.98%
White21.59%
Multiracial5.35%
Native American0.01%
Pacific Islander0.03%
International19.06%
Unknown Race5.49%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate94.13%
Retention Rate98%
Student/Faculty Ratio6:1
Total Undergraduates7304

Contact

Street Address5000 Forbes Ave
ZIP Code15213
Phone(412) 268-7838
Websitehttp://www.cmu.edu
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