Carnegie Mellon University

Mellon College of Science (MCS)

2026-2027 Cost of Attendance

Tuition

Academic Year

Fall

Spring

Per Unit

Masters

$60,900

$30,450

$30,450

$846

Doctoral

$52,300

$26,150

$26,150

 $727

 

Academic Year

Fall

Spring

Tuition

See Above

See Above

See Above

Student Activities Fee

$244

$122

$122

Living Expenses - Housing

$14,752

$7,376

$7,376

Living Expenses - Food

$8,664

$4,332

$4,332

Books and Supplies

$2,212

$1,106

$1,106

Health Insurance

TBD

TBD

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Personal and Misc.

$4,098

$2,049

$2,049

Travel Allowance

$1,756

$878

$878

Transportation Fee

$302

$151 $151

Technology Fee

$490

$245

$245

Estimated Loan Fees*

$1,500 

$750 

$750

TOTAL

$34,018 + tuition & health insurance

$17,009 + tuition & health insurance

$17,009 + tuition

*For students who borrow federal loans

As of April 3, 2026.