Carnegie Mellon University
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for Carnegie Mellon University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jun 26, 2025. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
11.7%
Applications
33,941
Admitted
3,959
Enrolled
1,808
SAT Composite
1510-1560
SAT Math
770-800
SAT Reading
730-770
ACT Composite
34-35
How the class gets assembled.
Early Decision offeredEarly Action offered
Likely ED share of class34%612 ED admits / 1,808 enrolled first-years
ED admit-rate multiple1.2x14% ED vs 11% all other rounds
Seats left after ED1,196of 1,808 enrolled first-year seats
All-other admit rate11%3,347 admitted from 29,518 applicants
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants4,423reported count
Admits61214%
Class seats612assumes ED admits enroll
Applicants29,518reported count
Admits3,34711%
Class seats1,19636% estimated yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 4,423 | 612 | 14% | 612 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 29,518 | 3,347 | 11% | 1,196 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
Class-seat estimate assumes ED admits enroll. CDS does not report confirmed ED enrollment, so likely ED class seats are calculated as the smaller of ED admits and enrolled first-years.
Overall yield: 46%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Read the ED rate carefully. Published ED rates can include recruited athletes, legacy applicants, and institutional-priority applicants. The general-pool ED rate can be lower.
Offered a spot16,484
Accepted a spotn/a
Admitted from wait list32
n/a joined after being offered a spot. n/a of students who joined were admitted.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 16,484 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | n/a |
| Admitted from wait list | 32 |
| Joined after being offered | n/a |
| Admitted after joining | n/a |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
First generation: Important
Application fee: $75.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$114,862
10 yrs after enrollment
94%
6-year completion
$31,944
sticker minus grants
$21,750
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
331numbers from this report.
General Information
3 TABLESName:Cathleen
Title:Kisak
Office:Research Designer and Analyst
Mailing Address:Institutional Research and Analysis
City/State/Zip/Country:5000 Forbes Avenue, UTDC Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone:412-268-7546
Email Address:ckisak@andrew.cmu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No
Mailing Address:5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:412
Admissions Office Mailing Address:268-2000
Admissions E-mail Address:http://www.cmu.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):412
Admissions Phone Number:268-2082
Admissions Email Address:admission@andrew.cmu.edu
Enrollment And Persistence
2 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESWait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:16,484
Number of wait-listed students admitted:32
Total academic units4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language2
History3
Total academic units4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language2
History3
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class94.2
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class97.9
Percent in top half of high school graduating class99.6
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0.4
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0.2
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:53.8
Percent who had GPA of 4.046.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7411.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.492.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.3
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.4
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.1
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.1
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:75
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes
Application closing date (fall)1
Priority Date1
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?No
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Number of early decision applications received by your institution4,423
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan612
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESHigh school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Transfer applicants must submit a college transcript in addition to a high school transcript, and email a copy of course desc riptions from a college catalog from each college/university attended. A recommendation from a professor or advisor should be submitted in place of a college counselor recommendation. The College Report (a Common Application form) is also required from the current academic institution. CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY COMMON DATA SET 2024-2025 14 D. TRANSFER ADMISSION (continued)
Fall15
Winter15
Fall15
Winter15
Fall Reply Date: Month1
Fall Reply Date: Day1
American Council on Education (ACE)No
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)No
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.cmu.edu/hub/registrar/veterans-benefits/
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Computer literacyX
MathematicsX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)88%
Percent of men who join fraternities6%
Percent of women who join sororities6%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)86%
Percent of men who join fraternities7%
Percent of women who join sororities7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing52%
Percent who live off campus or commute49%
Percent of students age 25 and older26%
Average age of full-time students18.1
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.1
Average age of full-time students19.7
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19.7
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Coed dormsX
Annual Expenses
3 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/net-price-calculator
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
Financial Aid
10 TABLES2024-20252024-2025 estimated
Both FM and IM10753366
Federal$927,236
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$152,561,532
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$1,900,192
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$166,142,326
Total Scholarships/Grants$9,648,337
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$5,959,976
Federal Work-Study$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$15,608,313
Total Self-Help$115,373
Parent Loans$859,344
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,775,528
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,794,692
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$6,570,220
Total Scholarships/Grants$9,394,053
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$9,394,053
Total Self-Help$10,624,519
Parent Loans$8,082,446
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.2,024
FAFSAX
Noncustodial PROFILEX
Students must reply by (date):5
or within____weeks of notification.1
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
Alumni affiliationX
Alumni affiliationX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY COMMON DATA SET 2024-2025 28
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESFall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio6
based on ____ students7,624
and ____ faculty220