University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Source: Carnegie Mellon University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Retrieved 2026-08-31
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Engineering
Biopsychology
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Managerial Economics
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Chemical Engineering
Engineering
Chemistry
Physical Sciences
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Cognitive Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Programming
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Software and Media Applications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Design and Applied Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Visual and Performing Arts
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Economics
Social Sciences
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Electromechanical Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering, General
Engineering
Engineering, Other
Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Environmental Design
Architecture and Related Services
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources and Conservation
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Finance and Financial Management Services
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Fine and Studio Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Health Professions and Related Programs
History
History
International Business
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
International Relations and National Security Studies
Social Sciences
International/Globalization Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Management Information Systems and Services
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Marketing
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Materials Sciences
Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics and Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Engineering
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Visual and Performing Arts
Nanotechnology
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Natural Resources and Conservation
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Operations Research
Engineering
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences, Other
Physical Sciences
Physics
Physical Sciences
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Psychology, General
Psychology
Psychology, Other
Psychology
Public Policy Analysis
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
English Language and Literature/Letters
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Science, Technology and Society
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Social Sciences, Other
Social Sciences
Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics
Systems Science and Theory
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Visual and Performing Arts
Early decision · 2025–2026
2025-11-02 — Early Decision (binding). Notification by December 15; enrollment commitment by February 1. Early Decision is not available for the School of Drama, BXA Design programs, or the School of Music.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/application-plans-deadlinesFinancial aid · 2025–2026
2025-11-15 — Early Decision preferred deadline for the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Aid can still be applied for after the preferred deadline. Additional financial_aid date(s) for this cycle: 2026-02-15 (Regular Decision preferred deadline for the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Aid can still be applied for after the preferred deadline.).
https://www.cmu.edu/sfs/financial-aid/prospective-student/index.htmlRegular decision · 2025–2026
2025-12-01 — Regular Decision deadline for the School of Drama and the School of Music. Notification no later than April 1; enrollment deadline May 1. Additional regular_decision date(s) for this cycle: 2026-01-04 (Regular Decision for most programs. Notification no later than April 1; enrollment deadline May 1.).
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/application-plans-deadlinesRequired · First-year applicants
Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity or personal goal. Whichever it may be, learning will be critical to achieve your ultimate goal. As you think ahead to the process of learning during your college years, how will you define a successful college experience?
Limit: 300 words — Carnegie Mellon supplemental short-answer question 2.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/admission-considerationRequired · All first-year applicants
Consider your application as a whole. What do you personally want to emphasize about your application for the admission committee's consideration? Highlight something that's important to you or something you haven't had a chance to share. Tell us, don't show us (no websites please).
Limit: 300 words — Carnegie Mellon Common Application Writing Supplement short-answer question; each response should not exceed 300 words.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/admission-considerationRequired · All first-year applicants
Most students choose their intended major or area of study based on a passion or inspiration that's developed over time — what passion or inspiration led you to choose this area of study?
Limit: 300 words — Carnegie Mellon Common Application Writing Supplement short-answer question; each response should not exceed 300 words.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/admission-considerationRequired · All first-year applicants
Many students pursue college for a specific degree, career opportunity or personal goal. Whichever it may be, learning will be critical to achieve your ultimate goal. As you think ahead to the process of learning during your college years, how will you define a successful college experience?
Limit: 300 words — Carnegie Mellon Common Application Writing Supplement short-answer question; each response should not exceed 300 words.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/admission-considerationRequired · All first-year applicants
Most students choose their intended major or area of study based on a passion or inspiration that's developed over time — what passion or inspiration led you to choose this area of study?
Limit: 300 words — Carnegie Mellon Common Application Writing Supplement short-answer question; each response should not exceed 300 words.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/admission-considerationRequired · All first-year applicants
Consider your application as a whole. What do you personally want to emphasize about your application for the admission committee's consideration? Highlight something that's important to you or something you haven't had a chance to share. Tell us, don't show us (no websites please).
Limit: 300 words — Carnegie Mellon Common Application Writing Supplement short-answer question; each response should not exceed 300 words.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/admission-considerationCounselor recommendation · Required
Secondary School Counselor Evaluation is required. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
Personal essay · Required
The Common App personal essay is marked required in the Common App 2026–2027 Requirements Grid, updated 2026-08-28.
https://content.commonapp.org/Files/ReqGrid.pdfSupplemental essays · Required
Value: 3 short-answer essays
Carnegie Mellon requires responses to three supplemental short-answer questions, each no more than 300 words.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/admission-considerationInterview · Not required
An interview is not listed among the first-year application requirements. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/undergraduate-admission-requirementsPortfolio · Required
Required for College of Fine Arts applicants (Architecture, Art, Design). The College of Fine Arts requires portfolios or auditions and is test optional. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/standardized-testingAudition · Required
Required for College of Fine Arts applicants to the School of Drama and School of Music. The College of Fine Arts requires portfolios or auditions. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/standardized-testingSecondary school report · Required
Applicants must submit High School Courses and Grades (transcript). Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/undergraduate-admission-requirementsEnglish proficiency · Required
International applicants whose native language is not English must provide TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/undergraduate-admission-requirementsCSS Profile · Required
The CSS Profile is required to apply for institutional financial aid programs. Both the FAFSA and CSS Profile must be completed to be considered for aid. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://www.cmu.edu/sfs/financial-aid/prospective-student/index.htmlFAFSA · Required
The FAFSA is required to apply for federal and institutional financial aid programs. Current-cycle source reviewed 2026-09-02.
https://www.cmu.edu/sfs/financial-aid/prospective-student/index.htmlApplication fee · Required
Value: 75
$75 application fee submitted through the Common Application.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/undergraduate-admission-requirementsFee waiver · Optional
Carnegie Mellon accepts fee waivers from students who meet one of the indicators of economic need as outlined on the Common Application.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/undergraduate-admission-requirementsRecommendation letters · Required
Value: 1
One Teacher Recommendation is required.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/undergraduate-admission-requirementsCounselor recommendation · Required
Secondary School Counselor Evaluation is required.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/undergraduate-admission-requirementsPersonal essay · Required
Common Application Essay.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/undergraduate-admission-requirementsSupplemental essays · Required
Value: 3
Carnegie Mellon Common Application Writing Supplement consisting of three short-answer questions (each not to exceed 300 words).
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/undergraduate-admission-requirementsInterview · Not required
An interview is not listed among the first-year application requirements.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/undergraduate-admission-requirementsPortfolio · Required
Required for College of Fine Arts applicants (Architecture, Art, Design). The College of Fine Arts requires portfolios or auditions and is test optional.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/standardized-testingAudition · Required
Required for College of Fine Arts applicants to the School of Drama and School of Music. The College of Fine Arts requires portfolios or auditions.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/standardized-testingSecondary school report · Required
Applicants must submit High School Courses and Grades (transcript).
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/undergraduate-admission-requirementsEnglish proficiency · Required
International applicants whose native language is not English must provide TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test scores.
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/undergraduate-admission-requirementsCSS Profile · Required
The CSS Profile is required to apply for institutional financial aid programs. Both the FAFSA and CSS Profile must be completed to be considered for aid.
https://www.cmu.edu/sfs/financial-aid/prospective-student/index.htmlFAFSA · Required
The FAFSA is required to apply for federal and institutional financial aid programs.
https://www.cmu.edu/sfs/financial-aid/prospective-student/index.htmlRetrieved 2026-08-20 — Common App member-reported first-year deadlines; grid updated 2026-08-14.
Official source · supports application_platforms
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/applyRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports testing_policy
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/standardized-testingRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/application-plans-deadlinesRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://www.cmu.edu/sfs/financial-aid/prospective-student/index.htmlRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/undergraduate-admission-requirementsRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/standardized-testingRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://www.cmu.edu/sfs/financial-aid/prospective-student/index.htmlRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports essay_prompts
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/admission-considerationRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports description
https://www.cmu.edu/about/historyRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports admissions_url
https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admissionRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports financial_aid_url
https://www.cmu.edu/sfs/financial-aid/prospective-student/index.htmlRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?211440Retrieved 2026-06-10
