Carnegie Mellon University
Admissions
Interested in attending Carnegie Mellon University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Carnegie Mellon University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Carnegie Mellon University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Carnegie Mellon accepted 12% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.
In the most recent year, 33,707 people applied and 3,843 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Carnegie Mellon University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 44% ended up enrolling at Carnegie Mellon University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Carnegie Mellon University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Carnegie Mellon considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Volunteer Work
Important
- Application Essay
- First Generation
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Standardized Test Scores
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Carnegie Mellon University?
Grades
92% of freshmen who attended Carnegie Mellon were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 100% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Carnegie Mellon is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Carnegie Mellon University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Carnegie Mellon's Early Decision acceptance rate is 14%, compared to 12% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Carnegie Mellon University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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