Invest in yourself and in your future.
When you make this investment by enrolling in Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College Programs, the cost includes:
- Tuition for college-level classes taught by accomplished Carnegie Mellon University faculty.
- Housing on a vibrant and welcoming college campus (residential students only).
- Dining Services that offer diverse eating options emphasizing health, wellness, and delicious food! Dining options include (but are not limited to) vegan, vegetarian, kosher, and Halal.
- CMU ID Card with an Arts Pass providing free admission to a number of museums and venues in the Pittsburgh area.
- Free transportation on the Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) system to attend organized program activities, extra-curricular Student Affairs events, or to explore all that Pittsburgh has to offer.
Program Costs - Summer 2024
AI SCHOLARS
AI Scholars: Residential
| 4 weeks: | $0.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit: | $0.00 |
ARCHITECTURE
Architecture: Residential or commuter
Residential Program
| 5 weeks: | $10,030.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: |
$800.00 |
Commuter Program
| 5 weeks: | $7,704.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
*Application Fee and Enrollment Deposit are non-refundable.
ART
ART: RESIDENTIAL OR COMMUTER
Residential Program
| 3-week Option: | $7,416.00 |
| 6-week Option: | $11,392.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
Commuter Program
| 3-week Option: | $5,773.00 |
| 6-week Option: | $8,438.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
*Application Fee and Enrollment Deposit are non-refundable.
CS SCHOLARS
CS Scholars: Residential
| 4 weeks: | $0.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit: | $0.00 |
COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY
Computational Biology: RESIDENTIAL OR COMMUTER
Residential Program
| 3 weeks: | $8,500.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
Commuter Program
| 3 weeks: | $6,715.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
|
Enrollment Deposit*: |
$800.00 |
*Application Fee and Enrollment Deposit are non-refundable.
DESIGN
Design: residential or COMMUTER
Residential Program
| 6 weeks: | $11,392.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
Commuter Program
| 6 weeks: | $8,272.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
Program cost includes supply kit - see program information for what is included in the kits.
*Application Fee and Enrollment Deposit are non-refundable.
DRAMA
Drama: RESIDENTIAL OR COMMUTER
Residential Program
| 6 weeks: | $11,485.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
Commuter Program
| 6 weeks: | $8,378.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
Program cost includes supply kit - see program information for what is included in the kits.
*Application Fee and Enrollment Deposit are non-refundable.
EDG:E
EDG:E: commuter
| 3 weeks: | $0.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit: | $0.00 |
MUSIC
Music: residential OR COMMUTER
Residential Program
| 3-week Option: | $7,400.00 |
| 6-week Option: | $10,866.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
Commuter Program
| 3-week Option: | $5,600.00 |
| 6-week Option: | $7,766.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
Commuter: Part-time Program
| Application Fee**: | $0.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit**: | $0.00 |
*Application Fee and Enrollment Deposit are non-refundable.
**Commuter Part-time applicants are not required to pay an Application Fee or an Enrollment Deposit. All costs are assessed after enrollment and are dependent on lesson and activity choices.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GAME ACADEMY
National High School Game Academy: RESIDENTIAL OR COMMUTER
Residential Program
| 6 weeks: | $12,105.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
Commuter Program
| 6 weeks: | $8,998.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
*Application Fee and Enrollment Deposit are non-refundable.
SUMMER ACADEMY FOR MATH AND SCIENCE
Summer Academy for Math and Science: RESIDENTIAL
Residential Program
| 6 weeks: | $0.00 |
| Application Fee: | $0.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit: | $0.00 |
SUMMER SESSION
Summer Session: RESIDENTIAL OR COMMUTER
Residential Program
| 6 weeks (Two Courses): | $13,326.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
Commuter Program
| 6 weeks (One Course): | $6,722.00 |
| 6 weeks (Two Courses): | $10,259.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
*Application Fee and Enrollment Deposit are non-refundable.
WRITING & CULTURE
Writing & Culture: RESIDENTIAL OR COMMUTER
Residential Program
| 4 weeks: | $8,995.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
Commuter Program
| 4 weeks: | $6,800.00 |
| Application Fee*: | $50.00 |
| Enrollment Deposit*: | $800.00 |
*Application Fee and Enrollment Deposit are non-refundable.
Scholarships
Full scholarships covering tuition, housing, and dining are available to students demonstrating financial need. You can elect to be considered for a scholarship within the online application.
Please note: International students are not eligible for scholarship consideration.
Scholarship Eligibility
- Participate in select program options:
• Architecture - Residential
• Art - 6-Week Residential
• Computational Biology - Residential
• Design - Residential
• Drama - Residential
• Music - 6-Week Residential
• National High School Game Academy - Residential
• Summer Session - Residential, Commuter (one or two courses)
• Writing & Culture - Residential
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) student
- Be available to attend the entirety of the program
- Demonstrate financial need
Financial Need
Students in any of the below categories are considered to demonstrate financial need:
• Student has received or is eligible to receive an ACT or SAT testing fee waiver.
• Student is enrolled in or eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch Program (FRPL).
• Student's annual family income falls within or near the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
• Student is enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g. TRIO programs such as Upward Bound).
• Student's family receives public assistance.
• Student lives in federally subsidized public housing, a foster home, or are homeless.
• Student is a ward of the state or an orphan.
• Student can provide a supporting statement from a school official, college access counselor, financial aid officer, or community leader.
Documentation of financial need is required to be considered for scholarship opportunities in all available programs.
Documentation required includes tax documents or a completed NACAC Application Fee Waiver signed by your high school guidance department.
Financial Details and Frequently Asked Questions
Enrollment Deposit
Admitted students* will have 7 days to submit the $800 non-refundable enrollment deposit and the Enrollment Reply Form to secure their spot in the program.
Admitted students receiving scholarships* will have 7 days to submit the $100 enrollment deposit and the Enrollment Reply Form to secure their spot in the program. These funds will be available for student use on campus through their CMU ID Card during the duration of the program.
Students admitted to AI Scholars, CS Scholars, or Summer Academy for Math and Science are not required to pay an enrollment deposit. To secure their spot in the program, their Enrollment Reply Form must be received within 7 days of admittance.
*Applies to students admitted to: Art, Architecture, Computational Biology, Design, Drama, Music, National High School Game Academy, Summer Session, and Writing & Culture
IMPORTANT: To retain your enrollment in Pre-College Programs, requested enrollment paperwork must be completed by the deadline provided. Key enrollment paperwork will be requested within two weeks after the Enrollment Reply Form is received by our office.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Students in a Pre-College program who wish to withdraw prior to the start of the program must contact the Office of Pre-College Programs by email at precollege@andrew.cmu.edu. The withdrawal request will then be authorized by a Pre-College Academic Director and the Director of Pre-College Programs, thereby initiating a refund, if applicable.
Please Note: Enrollment deposits are non-refundable.
Students who wish to withdraw after the start of the program must first report to their academic program director before completing an official withdrawal form. The withdrawal will then be authorized by a Pre-College Academic Director and the Director of Pre-College Programs.
| Refund Amount: | Date Withdrawal Form is Received: |
| Full Program Cost, excluding enrollment deposit | On or before May 5, 2024 |
| 50% of Program Cost | May 6 - May 21, 2024 |
| No refund given | On or after May 22, 2024 |
Please Note: Students who are expelled will not receive a refund. Application Fees and Enrollment Deposits are non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much spending money will I need?
On average, students can spend anywhere from $250-$350 during a six-week stay. This is dependent on what students want to purchase. Nineteen meals per week are covered through the dining plan, but students will need spending money if they choose to eat off-campus. Students may also wish to purchase souvenirs at the bookstore or in nearby shopping areas.
Spending money is not required. However, if students choose to make purchases, they may want to bring spending money.
Typically, the best way to get cash to students is by sending them with an ATM card. There are PNC Bank and Citizens Bank ATMs conveniently located in Carnegie Mellon’s Cohon University Center.
Please Note: It is highly recommended that students do not bring large sums of cash. If students do have cash, we recommend that they always keep it with them or keep in under lock and key.
Will I have any other expenses while at Pre-College?
Typical additional expenses may include:
- Any medical expenses not covered by insurance either from University Health Services or outside medical facilities
- Library fines for late or lost items
- Off-campus trip tickets
- Any school supplies that are not covered as part of the program cost
- Transportation from your home to campus and back
- Private music lessons