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91%

Of graduates are employed or in grad school within six months of graduation

$111,064

Average starting salary

$20,000

Average CMU student loan debt (the national average is $37,000)

Start planning for your investment.

The total cost of your Canegie Mellon education will include direct costs like tuition, fees, housing and meals, as well as indirect costs like books, transportation and personal expenses. Use these resources to determine your estimated cost, but don't let the numbers scare you — You can set up automated payments, payment plans and more to make paying for your education more manageable.

Tuition rates for the 2025-2026 academic year will be posted in the spring.

A New Financial Aid Initiative

Begining in the 2025-2026 academic year, the CMU Pathway Program ensures deserving, talented and high-achieving students can afford and attend CMU regardless of their socioeconomic background or family resources. Learn More

Tuition-Free

Students whose families earn $75,000 or less annually can attend CMU tuition-free.

No Federal Loans

Students whose families earn $100,000 or less annually can attend CMU without utilizing any federal student loans.

No Additional Applications

You do not have to complete any additional applications to be considered for the CMU Pathway Program. Once you submit your financial aid application, you will be automatically reviewed for eligibility.

Now that you're in, be sure to complete your financial aid application.

If you haven't done so already, complete your FAFSA and CSS Profile and submit all required documents as soon as possible. The Office of Admission won't be able to finalize your financial aid offer until we've received all required documents. When available, you will receive an email letting you know your financial aid offer is ready to view in My Student Aid.

Complete Your Application

Financial aid is offered to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students. A small number of students from specific countries may be eligible for Carnegie Mellon grants. If you don’t fit any of these criteria and plan to enroll at Carnegie Mellon, you and your family must assume the total cost of attendance. To be eligible for the CMU Pathway Program, students must be either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; be a new or returning student enrolled at the Pittsburgh campus; and have typical family assets and an annual family income that meets one of the listed income thresholds.