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Undergraduate Admission

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Calling All What-iffers, Why-notters and Difference Makers

The world needs more people like you. The furiously curious kind. The deeply driven kind. The kind who wants to make life better for all humankind. And Carnegie Mellon is the kind of place to make it happen.

7,000+ major/minor combos
400+ student-run organizations
82% 2020 class employed or in school within 6 months of graduation
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It’s Your Life.
Major in it.

There’s only one you. So when it comes to your studies, the options are limitless.

Find your fit

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"Our Tartan reflects the interwoven and diverse culture we have here at CMU. Each college is different, as are its students, and we all come together to form one beautiful interdisciplinary community — just like the colors of the Tartan."
Jacob '24

Upcoming Admission Dates

 

Dec 1

 
Regular Decision Deadline (Drama & Music Applicants Only)

Jan 3

 
Early Decision 2 Deadline

Jan 3

 
Regular Decision & Early Admission Deadline

Feb 15

 
Fall Transfer Deadline

See Admission Requirements

Financial Aid for the Movers and Makers

With financial aid options, there’s no limit to your possibilities.

We’ll find a way together