Carnegie Mellon’s holistic admission process is about more than just admitting a group of students who have the potential to succeed academically. It’s about selecting students who will add to the overall Carnegie Mellon community.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to Carnegie Mellon, you must submit the Common Application as well as other required items.
Learn more about Carnegie Mellon's admission requirementsFall 2021 Admission FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our Fall 2021 admission updates.
Learn more about Carnegie Mellon's Fall 2021 admission updatesAdmission Consideration
Admission decisions aren't based on any single factor. Carnegie Mellon reviews applicants holistically to enroll a diverse and dynamic class of students each year.
Learn more about what Carnegie Mellon considers when reviewing applicationsUndergraduate Admission Statistics
View Carnegie Mellon's acceptance rates by college/program to get a sense of how many applications we've received, the various acceptance rates, and the number of students enrolled by college/program.
View Carnegie Mellon's admission statisticsUndergraduate International Students
We welcome students with different backgrounds and perspectives into our learning community. Approximately 15.4 percent of Carnegie Mellon's undergraduate student body and 20 percent of first-year students are considered international students.
Learn more about our undergraduate international student populationTransfer Admission
Each year, Carnegie Mellon admits a small number of transfer students, where space permits. The policy for transferring varies from college to college within Carnegie Mellon.
Learn more about applying as a transfer applicantStriving for Access and Equity in Admission
The mission of Carnegie Mellon University includes the cultivation of a diverse community. With this in mind, our undergraduate admission process is committed to reducing or eliminating advantages that have been inherent in certain aspects of the admission process.
Learn more about inclusion as part of our admission considerationApplication and Financial Aid Support
Applying to highly selective colleges can be an unfamiliar process. Carnegie Mellon is committed to supporting you and your family during this time. We encourage you to reach out to us so that we can assist you through the admission and financial aid process.
Learn more about the admission and financial aid processApply Now
Carnegie Mellon uses the Common Application exclusively. All applications must be submitted online. Before applying, please review our plans and deadlines.
Find out more about applying to Carnegie MellonWhere Am I in the Process?
Where Am I in the Process? allows applicants to track the admission and financial aid process online. View what admission and financial aid documents we've received and mailed to you and what required documents may be missing.
Check your application status after applying for admission