Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
11.7%
Acceptance Rate
$66,246
Avg Cost (In-State)
$66,246
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
93.3%
Graduation Rate
7,304
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 3
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
2
Letters of Rec
2
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common App personal essay plus one CMU-specific supplemental essay explaining why you have chosen Carnegie Mellon and your particular major(s), department(s) or program(s)
Note: Portfolio required for architecture, art, design, drama, and music applicants; auditions required for music and drama programs
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$105,360
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$114,862
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $171,264 | $268,121 | 73 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $95,891 | $160,783 | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $76,523 | $105,623 | 59 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $32,967 | $40,073 | 54 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $139,337 | $250,168 | 51 |
| Systems Science and Theory. | $95,598 | $146,929 | 47 |
| Statistics. | $93,111 | $156,743 | 37 |
| Economics. | $86,284 | $144,886 | 31 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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