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February 17, 2006

Carnegie Mellon Sets Tiered Tuition Increase for Undergraduates in Fall 2006

PITTSBURGH—Carnegie Mellon University has announced a tiered tuition increase for incoming and current undergraduate students for the 2006 fall semester. Entering students will see an eight percent increase in undergraduate tuition to $34,180. Students who entered Carnegie Mellon in 2003, 2004 and 2005 will see a tuition increase of 4.4 percent to $33,050. Carnegie Mellon has used a tiered tuition approach in the past for students already enrolled at the university.

In 2006, room costs for all students will increase 4.9 percent to $5,440 and board will increase 2.8 percent to $3,800. The university's Board of Trustees authorized the increase at its Feb. 17 meeting.

Carnegie Mellon will continue to assess a technology fee of $150 to upgrade and support the university's innovative computer networks.

One of the nation's top research universities, Carnegie Mellon uses tuition to sustain and grow the kind of programs that allow it to compete for outstanding students and faculty. Tuition also supports the expansion of undergraduate education initiatives and the continuous improvement of student facilities.

Competition for a spot in Carnegie Mellon's freshman class continues to intensify. As of Feb. 1, Carnegie Mellon reported a record 20 percent increase in applications. More than 18,493 prospective students applied for the 1,360 spots in its first-year class.

"We aim to offer the best possible learning environment for our students," said Carnegie Mellon Vice President for Enrollment William Elliott. "The student experience here extends beyond the classroom into all aspects of student life. Tuition helps to fuel a very positive experience for our students and provides them with a strong start on their futures."

Elliott said that more than half of Carnegie Mellon's students receive some form of financial aid. "It is very important for us to be able to reach out to students interested in the great experience of a Carnegie Mellon education."