Carnegie Mellon University

At a glance

Admission rate

12%

Total (middle 50%)

1500–1570

Undergraduates

7,304

Setting

City: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test required Applicants must send an SAT or ACT score.

Policy varies by college: the Griffin School of Computer Science requires an SAT or ACT; Engineering, Dietrich, Heinz Information Systems, Mellon College of Science and Tepper are 'test flexible' (scores required but may be SAT, ACT, IB, AP, A-Level or French Bac); the College of Fine Arts is test optional. The page does not name an entry year; non-native English speakers must also submit TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge or Duolingo. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: cmu.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1500–1570

Reading and Writing

730–770

Math

770–800

Average total

1546

ACT composite (middle 50%)

34–35

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common AppCommon Application referenced; fee not stated on the pages read.

Phone

(412) 268-2000

Source: School's page (cmu.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition

$68,776per year

Average net price

$35,780What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

94%

First-year retention

98%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$125,257

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study