Our admission process and college requirements are designed to select a highly talented, diverse undergraduate population who will succeed at Carnegie Mellon.
If you’re applying to our academic programs, your high school performance will be one of the main factors in our admission decision. It’s important that you prepare yourself for the particular program or major that you’re interested in. We pay close attention to your curriculum rigor, the grades you’ve earned and the work you’ve accomplished.
If you’re applying to one of our fine arts programs, your artistic performance will be the main factor or a significant factor in our admission decision.
Each college/school within Carnegie Mellon has its own requirements.
Read about the individual requirements by school or college.
