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Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Private
    4 year
  • 6,618
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:5
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 1%
    Transfer Student Ratio
A private, global research university, Carnegie Mellon stands among the world's most renowned educational institutions, and sets its own course. With cutting-edge brain science, path-breaking performances, innovative start-ups, driverless cars, big data, big ambitions, Nobel and Turing prizes, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we create it.
futuristic campus building with stilts

Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate 6,618
Transfer Students 58
Programs 272 Programs
Courses 2,236 Courses
Equivalencies 1,597 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $58,810
Out-of-State Tuition $58,810
Books and Supplies $1,000
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required to be considered for federal financial aid and there is no cost for filing this form. Carnegie Mellon's institutional code is 003242. Carnegie Mellon offers need-based financial aid to admitted students and is committed to meeting their demonstrated need. Carnegie Mellon offers various types of financial aid, including a combination of grant assistance as well as loan and employment options.
  • Tuition and Fees:
    Estimated Cost of Attendance: $77,474+ Resident, $65,272+ Commuter. This includes tuition, fees, standard double room & residence fee, dining plan contract, books, miscellaneous, and transportation.

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    Each year, Carnegie Mellon admits a small number of transfer students, where space permits. The policy for transferring does vary from college to college. Transfer students will only be considered for one college or program within Carnegie Mellon.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Transfer February 15
Performing Arts December 1
Visual Arts January 4
Spring Transfer October 15

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Official Transcripts:
    Transfer applicants must submit a college transcript in addition to a high school transcript, and email a copy of course descriptions for courses you've taken from each college/university you attended.
  • SAT Scores:
    We require official SAT or ACT Tests if you've previously taken these tests.
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    A recommendation from a professor or advisor should be submitted in place of a college counselor recommendation.
  • Essay:
    An essay or personal statement is required.
  • Other Requirements:
    Spring transfers must have completed a semester of college before the application deadline in order to apply for admission.
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Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    If offered admission, the college/school you're admitted to will evaluate your courses for potential transfer credit.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis and varies by college.

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Carnegie Mellon University

Address:
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
United States
Main Phone:
(412) 268-2000
Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.