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Costs & Aid

The Payoff Is Priceless

It’s hard to put a number on the worth of a Carnegie Mellon education.  "Invaluable" sums it up nicely.  Attending CMU is a proven investment in your future, and we work to ensure that this investment is available to anyone who hopes to pursue it.

$20,000

CMU graduates have, on average, less than $20,000 in student loan debt - the national average is $37,000.

$111,064

The 2023 graduating class had an average starting salary of $111,064.

91%

91% of our class of 2023 were employed or continuing education within six months of graduation.

 

No matter your situation, a CMU education can be surprisingly affordable. 

CMU has bolstered our investment in undergraduate financial aid by over 86% in the last 10 years – from $75.7 million in fiscal year 2015 to $141.1 million in fiscal year 2024. 

This investment has allowed us to create the CMU Pathway Program — an initiative designed to help any deserving student be able to attend Carnegie Mellon, regardless of socioeconomic background.
Tuition-Free Students whose families make less than $75k/year will attend CMU completely tuition-free.
No Federal Loans Students from families making less than $100k/year will receive financial aid that does not include federal loans.
Meeting Full Need We're committed to using our aid resources to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for domestic students, as determined by information on your financial aid application.

Cost & Aid Fundamentals

Everything you need to know and want to ask.

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Tuition and Fees
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Types of Aid
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Eligibility and Applying for Aid
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Financial Aid FAQ

Net Price Calculator

CMU offers a Net Price Calculator to give students and families a better idea of what their actual cost might be.  This tool is intended for U.S. citizens, eligible non-citizens and permanent residents who plan on pursuing a full-time undergraduate degree but haven't yet applied to CMU.

Learn About the Net Price Calculator
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If You’re Willing, We’ll Find a Way

We offer all kinds of help for all sorts of circumstances.

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"Money was a large factor for me. The resources, connections and experiences I had at CMU were well worth it based on my aid."
Olivia '21