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Carnegie Mellon is test-optional for most programs. It is world-renowned for Computer Science, Fine Arts, and Engineering, evaluating candidates based on program-specific fit.
Citadel founder Ken Griffin has donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University to establish a new CMU Miami campus for 3,500 students and endow the Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science.
The U.S. Department of Education officially opened the 2027–28 FAFSA form to the general public on September 23, marking the earliest release in program history and enabling applicants to submit federal aid documents well before November 1 early application deadlines.
Carnegie Mellon updated its undergraduate testing policy, mandating SAT/ACT scores for the newly endowed Griffin School of Computer Science, implementing a test-flexible policy for Engineering, Science, and Business, and keeping Fine Arts test-optional.
Carnegie Mellon welcomed 1,865 first-year undergraduates to its Pittsburgh campus this fall, and only 23 self-identified as Black, or 1.23 percent of the class, the lowest share since the university's census began in 2015.
Students who took the September 12 digital SAT will receive their scores on September 25, delivering crucial standardized testing benchmarks for seniors preparing November 1 early admissions packages for test-mandatory T20 universities.
Carnegie Mellon climbed six spots to No. 14 nationally in the 2027 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings, propelled by its No. 1 undergraduate computer science program and top-three marks in graduate earnings by major.
Cornell dropped two spots to No. 14 in the 2027 U.S. News National University rankings, tying with Carnegie Mellon as a newly introduced post-graduation earnings by major metric reshaped Ivy League standings.
Carnegie Mellon welcomed its Class of 2030 to campus in August, with new students arriving for orientation and the university's Community Collage celebration of the incoming class.
Carnegie Mellon University's overall undergraduate acceptance rate is 11% for 2026. The School of Computer Science had a 7% acceptance rate. SAT: 1490-1560, ACT: 34-35.
Carnegie Mellon's overall acceptance rate is 11%, but the School of Computer Science admits under 5%. SAT range: 1490-1560, ACT range: 34-35.
Carnegie Mellon University's overall undergraduate acceptance rate is approximately 11 percent, but the School of Computer Science admits under 5 percent of applicants. CMU remains one of the most selective STEM-focused universities.
Carnegie Mellon's overall undergraduate acceptance rate for the 2026 cycle was approximately 11.4%. The School of Computer Science remains the most selective within the university. CMU reviews applicants holistically across academics, extracurriculars, and personal qualities.
Advice and prompt breakdown for Carnegie Mellon University's undergraduate application essays, including major-specific guidance.
Carnegie Mellon Supplemental Essays 2026-27 – Prompts & Advice
When applying to a school like Carnegie Mellon that only accepts 11% of applicants, it’s important to keep in mind that the other 89% of applicants will ultimately be...
Carnegie Mellon's Class of 2030 acceptance rate is around 11%. The School of Computer Science had a 7% acceptance rate for the Class of 2026. CMU reviews applicants holistically across its six undergraduate schools.
Carnegie Mellon's overall undergraduate acceptance rate for recent cycles is approximately 11%. The School of Computer Science is significantly more competitive at 7%. The Tepper School of Business is around 13%. CMU continues to see increasing application volume across all schools.
Carnegie Mellon admitted 3,859 students from 34,867 applicants for the Class of 2029 (11.07%). Class of 2030 ED results released December 2025. CMU remains selective, seeking students who are builders, creators, and problem-solvers.
Carnegie Mellon's acceptance rate has dropped to around 11%. The Class of 2030 saw Early Decision results released in December 2025 with Regular Decision expected in April 2026.
CMU's overall acceptance rate is approximately 11% for the Class of 2030, but selectivity varies dramatically by school — the School of Computer Science admits just 7% of applicants. CMU withholds detailed admissions data.
CMU admitted 3,859 of 34,867 applicants to Class of 2029 (11.07%). Class of 2030 ED results were released December 2025 with RD expected April 2026. The School of Computer Science remains the most selective program at ~7%.
Carnegie Mellon's overall acceptance rate is around 11% for the Class of 2030, with dramatic variation by school—the School of Computer Science remains the most selective at approximately 7%. CMU continues holistic review across its seven undergraduate colleges and schools.
CMU admitted 3,859 of 34,867 applicants for Class of 2029 (11.07%). For Class of 2030, ED results released December 2025, RD expected April 2026. School of Computer Science rate around 7% vs. 11% overall.
CMU's selectivity continues to intensify with rising application numbers and limited class size growth. The university is especially sought-after for computer science, engineering, business, design, and performing arts.
Carnegie Mellon's overall undergraduate acceptance rate is 11% for the Class of 2027, but the School of Computer Science is far more selective at just 7%. Acceptance rates vary dramatically by school and program.
Carnegie Mellon offers admission to just 11% of undergraduate applicants overall, while the School of Computer Science admits only 7% with a middle 50% SAT range of 1500-1560.
Carnegie Mellon's overall acceptance rate is 11%. ED rate slightly higher at ~14%. School of Computer Science and engineering colleges have dramatically lower admit rates than the university average.
Carnegie Mellon University's overall undergraduate acceptance rate for Fall 2023 was 11%, with the Mellon College of Science at 10%. CMU does not release school-specific rates for all programs.
Carnegie Mellon's overall acceptance rate is 11%, but varies dramatically by school -- the School of Computer Science admitted just 7% for the Class of 2026. Early Decision rate is approximately 14%. CMU received over 32,000 applications for the Class of 2026.