Applying to CMU

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Carnegie Mellon University is 11.40% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 44.44%. 19,656 men and 12,853 women applied to CMU and 1,808 men and 1,878 women students were accepted.

Among them, 852 men and 786 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at CMU.

In 2024, 878 students (51% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 284 students (17%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at CMU.

The median SAT score is 1,540 with 750 SAT EBRW and 790 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25^th percentile is 730. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 800 and 25^th percentile is 770 .

The median ACT composite score is 35 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 34 at CMU. The median ACT math score is 35 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Carnegie Mellon University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at CMU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Carnegie Mellon University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Carnegie Mellon University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to CMU.