Carnegie Mellon University

School of Computer Science (SCS)

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

Tuition

Program

Academic Year

Fall

Spring

Per Unit

SCS Master's Program $57,500 $28,750 $28,750 $799
SCS Ph.D. Programs* $50,000 $25,000 $25,000 $695

*The School of Computer Science offers all Ph.D. students full financial support while they are in good academic standing in their respective programs. To learn more about Ph.D. funding, visit the SCS Doctoral Programs webpage.

Fees

Academic Year

Fall

Spring

Student Activities Fee

$244

$122

$122

Living Expenses - Housing

$13,216

$6,608

$6,608

Living Expenses - Food

$7,896

$3,948

$3,948

Books and Supplies

$2,212

$1,106

$1,106

Health Insurance

$3,130

$3,130

-     

Personal and Misc.

$3,696

$1,848

$1,848

Travel Allowance

$1,582

$791

$791

Transportation Fee

$262

$131

$131

Technology Fee

$470

$235 $235

Estimated Loan Fees*

$1,500

$750

$750

 TOTAL

$34,208 + tuition 

$18,669 + tuition 

$15,539 + tuition 

*For students who borrow federal loans

As of April 17, 2024.