Carnegie Mellon University

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• ED: November 2, 2026 (closed). Drama, Music, and BXA Design programs do not offer Early Decision. Decision: By December 15.
• RD: January 4, 2027. School of Drama and School of Music RD deadline is December 1. Decision: By April 1.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2025 entering class: 34,867 applicants, 3,859 admitted (11.1%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1500–1570, ACT 34–36.

Source: Common Data Set (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $86,812 (tuition and fees $66,246; housing and food $18,166; books and supplies $1,000; other expenses $1,400).
• Undergraduate application fee: $75.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Carnegie Mellon University for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 2, 2026 (closed). Drama, Music, and BXA Design programs do not offer Early Decision. Decision: By December 15. RD: January 4, 2027. School of Drama and School of Music RD deadline is December 1. Decision: By April 1.

What is the admission rate at Carnegie Mellon University?

Fall 2025 entering class: 34,867 applicants, 3,859 admitted (11.1%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1500–1570, ACT 34–36.

How much does it cost to attend Carnegie Mellon University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $86,812 (tuition and fees $66,246; housing and food $18,166; books and supplies $1,000; other expenses $1,400). Undergraduate application fee: $75.