Carnegie Mellon University
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All But Dissertation In-Residence (ABD) / Pre-Dissertation Program (PDP)

2023-2024 Cost of Attendance

Academic Year

Fall

Spring

Tuition

See table below

See table below

See table below

Student Activities Fee

$238

$119

$119

Living Expenses - Housing

$12,570

$6,285

$6,285

Living Expenses - Food

$7,542

$3,771

$3,771

Books and Supplies

$2,212

$1,106

$1,106

Health Insurance

$2,816

$2,816

Personal and Misc.

$3,528

$1,764

$1,764

Travel Allowance

$1,500

$750

$750

Transportation Fee

$256

$128

$128

Technology Fee

$460

$230

$230

TOTAL

$31,122 + tuition

$16,969 + tuition

$14,153 + tuition
As of April 20, 2023.

College/School Tuition Rates

College/School

Academic Year Tuition

Per Unit Rate
ARC $40,000 $556
DES $44,700 $621
CIT $48,250 $671
DC (HSS) $50,000 $695
MCS $48,770 $680
SCS $48,250 $671
HEINZ $54,110 $755
As of April 20, 2023.

Tuition Rates

Tuition rates are determined by the individual college or school. Supported students are registered for 36 units (full-time) per the Doctoral Student Status Policy.

Please Note:

  • Student Activities Fee, Technology Fee and Transportation Fee are standard required fees.
  • An average Direct Student Loan Fee of $217 is included in the miscellaneous allowance.
  • If a student chooses to borrow a Federal Grad PLUS Loan, additional loan fees will be added to the cost of attendance. (Approximately $424 per $10,000)
  • The above tuition rates are for reference only. The actual tuition rates may vary depending upon the department or program of study. For the actual tuition rate for your department or program of study, please reference your student account on SIO or follow up with your departmental administrator.