Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
On the MOHESR scholarship list: 28 majorsVaries by program
Acceptance rate
11.7%
SAT (middle 50%)
1500–1570
ACT (middle 50%)
34–35
Tuition / year
$66,246
Out-of-state
Undergraduates
7,304
Graduate in 6 years
94%
International students
19%
Median earnings
$114,862
10 years after starting
Scholarship-approved majors
MOHESR approves these programs here for the Spring+Fall 2026 cycle. Number = QS subject rank. ★ = priority sector.
- Data Science★#2
- Computer Science & Information Systems★#3
- Statistics & Operational Research#12
- Mathematics★#12
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering★#17
- Library & Information Management#18
- Art & Design★#20
- Psychology#24
- Economics & Econometrics#26
- Accounting & Finance★#26
- Business & Management Studies#26
- Civil & Structural Engineering★#51-100
- Architecture#51-100
- Marketing#51-100
- Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering★#53
- Physics & Astronomy★#57
- Environmental Sciences★#57
- Geology#57
- Earth & Marine Sciences#57
- Materials Science★#62
- Chemical Engineering★#74
- Linguistics#89
- History#89
- Modern Languages#89
- Philosophy#89
- Performing Arts★#89
- Archaeology#89
- Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies#89
SAT / ACT
Varies by program for Fall 2027 entry. Computer Science requires a score; most other schools test-flexible; Fine Arts test-optional.
Checked for the 2026–27 cycle.
Deadlines
- Early DecisionDecisions mid-December
- Nov 2, 2026
- Regular DecisionDecisions late March
- Jan 4, 2027
Early Decision admitted 14% vs 11% in the regular round (2024-25).
Fall 2027 entry, from the Common App 2026–27 grid. Plan your rounds