Carnegie Mellon University
Admissions Summary
Carnegie Mellon University is very selective with an acceptance rate of 11%. Students that get into Carnegie Mellon University have an SAT score between 1500–1560 or an ACT score of 33–35. Regular applications are due January 1.
Visit College WebsiteView Online ApplicationBy the Numbers
These ranges reflect what most admitted students scored, but many are outside these ranges.
- GPA Range
- 3.75+89%
- 3.50–3.749%
- 3.25–3.492%
- 3.00–3.241%
- 2.50–2.99Not available
- 2.00–2.49Not available
- Below 2.00Not available
- SAT Total Range1500–1560
- SAT Math770–800
- SAT Reading720–770
- ACT Composite Range33–35
- Acceptance Rate11% (Very Selective)
- Total Applicants34,261
- Admitted3,873
- Enrolled1,716
Application Requirements
- High School GPARequired
- High School RankRequired
- College Prep CoursesRequired
- SAT/ACT ScoresConsidered if submitted
- RecommendationsRecommended
Application Deadline
Early action applicants don’t have to commit if accepted. Students can apply Early Action to more than one college.
Early decision applicants agree to attend the college if they are accepted. Students can only apply to one college for Early Decision.
Application Process
- Application Fee$75
- Fee Waiver InfoAvailable to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.
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