The Office of Undergraduate Admission requires:

• the Common Application
• an application fee
• high school transcript
• all required standardized testing official score reports*
• a Secondary School Counselor Evaluation
• a Teacher Evaluation
• Common Application Essay 
• Carnegie Mellon Common Application Writing Supplement

*CMU has adopted a test-optional policy through fall 2025. Applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT results; however, results will be considered for those who do submit them. 

View more details on these requirements.

• 4 years English
• 3 years mathematics*§
• 1 year science (2 years or more preferred)
• 2 years foreign language
• 6 electives

Carnegie Mellon University defines an international applicant as someone who is a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than the United States, and who will be studying in the United States on a temporary visa. For international students, the application procedure and timetables are essentially the same as for candidates applying from schools in the United States. 

Please note: 

• Carnegie Mellon doesn't offer financial aid to international students.
• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo English Test (DET) is required if your native language is not English.

View for more information on how to apply as an international undergraduate student.

Every applicant is an individual, and we take great care to make admission decisions fair, thorough and sensitive. We're interested in students who can be successful at Dietrich College while taking full advantage of all the university has to offer and enriching our campus community.

We consider your:

• Academic and artistic potential
• Recommendations
• Standardized test scores*
• Activities, experiences and passions
  • extracurricular accomplishments, part-time jobs, hobbies and community service
  • leadership, motivation, passion and perseverance, concern and advocacy for others, and other experiences

• Essay responses 

*CMU has adopted a test-optional policy through fall 2025. Applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT results; however, results will be considered for those who do submit them. 

Learn more about these factors in our admission decisions.

Learn more about application plans and deadlines.

We recommend you to indicate a program and/or major preference at the time you apply, since CMU does limit access to certain majors. Primary majors should be declared no later than mid-semester of the last semester of your sophomore year.

Exceptions:

• Interested students should apply directly to the Information Systems program.
• Applicants to the Bachelor of Humanities and Arts program follow the BXA Intercollege Degree Programs application process.

CMU may grant advanced placement and/or credit for designated scores on:

• Advanced Placement
• International Baccalaureate
• Cambridge General Certificate of Education A-Level (advanced level examinations)

CMU also may grant placement or credit for college work completed during high school.

View more information about placement and/or credit for college-level work.

2024-2025 Academic Year Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

First-Years Entering Fall 2024

The university reserves the right to change its charges without notice.

*The cost for room and dining is an estimate based on a standard double room in university housing, a dining plan contract and the residence hall activity fee. Some students may be housed in triples and quads at lower rate, without a reduction in their eligibility for financial aid.

**These expenses will not appear on your student account. Travel allowance for resident and off-campus students varies based on home state.

+Health insurance coverage is required at an estimated cost of $2,577/year for all students unless a waiver is granted for students covered under their family’s health plan.

Learn more about the cost of attendance and financial aid.

Carnegie Mellon does offer financial aid to undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents or DACA recipients. International students must assume the total cost of attendance.

Financial aid forms are required by Feb. 15 for Regular Decision applicants.

The university provides a financial aid decision no later than April 1. Learn more about financial aid at CMU.

Learn more about financial aid at CMU.

The Dietrich College admits a small number of transfer students. A fall transfer is possible where space permits, but spring transfer is extremely limited due to space constraints.

Learn more about applying for transfer admission.

You must complete an internal transfer application and meet with the college’s Academic Advisory Center (AAC). The college will evaluate your academic record, current academic standing, areas of interest and the timing of your application.

Review your financial aid package
You will receive your financial aid decision no later than April 1, provided you submitted your forms by the Feb. 15 deadline.

Have questions?
Current students, faculty and/or academic advisors are available to help you.

Confirm your enrollment by May 15
If you choose to attend CMU and applied via Regular Decision or Early Admission, submit your non-refundable enrollment deposit by May 15*

Monitor your e-mail and mailbox
Dietrich College’s Academic Advisory Center and Carnegie Mellon University will send you information about registration, enrollment, insurance, orientation, housing and dining and more throughout the summer.

* This deposit will be credited to your first semester’s charges.