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2024-2025Data below is extracted from Carnegie Mellon University's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
11.7%
Total Applicants
32,878
Total Admitted
3,843
Total Enrolled
1,753
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 20,143 | 12,735 | 32,878 |
| Admitted | 1,973 | 1,870 | 3,843 |
| Enrolled | 973 | 780 | 1,753 |
Early Admissions
Early Decision
Deadline: November 1
Applied4,423
Admitted612
Waitlist
Offered
16,484
Accepted Spot
10,062
Admitted from Waitlist
32
Admission Factors
How Carnegie Mellon University rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPAClass RankCharacter/Personal Qualities
Important
RecommendationsEssayExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityVolunteer WorkFirst Generation
Considered
Test ScoresWork ExperienceGeographic Residence
Not Considered
InterviewLegacy/Alumni RelationState ResidencyReligious AffiliationRace/EthnicityDemonstrated Interest
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1510–1560
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)730–770
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)770–800
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)34–35
136
ACT English (25th–75th)33–36
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)34–36
136
Submitting SAT: 52.6%
Submitting ACT: 22.4%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 3.89
4.0
46.9%
3.75–3.99
38.3%
3.50–3.74
11.3%
3.25–3.49
2.6%
3.00–3.24
0.3%
2.50–2.99
0.4%
2.00–2.49
0.1%
1.00–1.99
0.1%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$67,020
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$67,020
Required Fees
$1,756
Room & Board
$18,894
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total COA (In-State)
$88,670
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$88,670
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$56,222
Avg % Need Met
100%
% Need Fully Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$31,298
% Graduating with Debt
29.26%
Graduation Rates
6-Year Rate
94.1%
Special Study Options
Accelerated ProgramComprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesCross-registrationDistance learningDouble majorDual enrollmentIndependent studyInternshipsLiberal arts/career combinationStudent-designed majorStudy abroadTeacher certification programUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the Carnegie Mellon University Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 85.3%. View original PDF.