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Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PAPrivate7,304 undergradsCommon App
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Acceptance rate
11.7%
SAT middle 50%
1500–1570
ACT middle 50%
34–35
Next deadline
Jan 4
Application fee
$75

✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 2, 2026 Early Decision Decision by Notified by: December 15 · Binding Closed
Jan 4, 2027 Regular Decision Decision by No later than April 1 · Non-binding 56 days left
“Deadline: November 2 Notified by: December 15 Enroll by: February 1”
Source: cmu.edu · checked Nov 1, 2026 · How we check

Regular Decision for Schools of Drama and Music: December 1 (see official page)

Application Common Application
Testing Test-flexible: several kinds of scores are accepted.
Fee $75

Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.

Griffin School of Computer Science Requires an SAT or ACT score (testing policy). Separate admission College of Fine Arts (Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, Music) Portfolio review or audition appointments; early submission encouraged to secure them Audition

Tuition & fees
$68,776
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$125,257
6-year graduation
94%
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