Common Data Set 2025-2026[1] · Pittsburgh campus. ED closes Nov 1 (not available for Acting, Directing, Dramaturgy, Music Theater, School of Music); no EA.
Test scores (enrolled first-years)
Varies by college: School of Computer Science requires SAT/ACT; Engineering, Dietrich, Heinz IS, MCS and Tepper are test flexible (SAT/ACT/IB/AP/A-level/French Bac); College of Fine Arts is test optional.
| Test | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT total | 1500 | 1540 | 1560 |
| SAT reading & writing | 730 | 750 | 770 |
| SAT math | 770 | 790 | 800 |
| ACT composite | 34 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT math | 33 | 35 | 36 |
| ACT English | 33 | 35 | 36 |
Submitted SAT: 66% · Submitted ACT: 18% of enrolled first-years
High-school GPA
*The CDS does not publish GPA percentiles; estimated from the C11 band distribution. 100% of enrolled students reported a GPA.
Deadlines (2026-27 cycle)
- Decision: Dec 15, 2026Not available for School of Drama, BXA Design or School of Music. Enroll by Feb 1.
- Decision: no later than April 1
- Decision: no later than April 1
English proficiency (international applicants)
Required for non-native speakers[3]
Required if English is not your native language. Scores ≤2 years old. TOEFL MyBest not used.
| Test | Minimum | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT[3] | 102 | — | Subscores: each section 25+ Before 2026-01-21; subscores 25+ considered |
| TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale, from Jan 2026)[3] | 5 | — | Subscores: each section 5+ On/after 2026-01-21 |
| IELTS Academic[3] | 7.5 | — | Subscores: each band 7.5+ |
| Duolingo English Test[3] | 135 | — | Subscores: literacy 135+, production 135+, conversation 135+, comprehension 135+ |
| Cambridge C1/C2 (scale)[3] | 191 | — |
Cost & aid (2025-2026)
- Tuition
- $67,020
- Required fees
- $1,756
- Housing & food
- $18,894
CDS G1 first-year column (H6 checkboxes not legible in the PDF; intl aid policy from the financial aid site).; Merit scholarships and need-based grants are available to students of all nationalities.
Source[1]
Subject tiers & how majors are admitted
What the admissions office weighs (CDS C7, 2025-2026)
- Rigor of HS record
- Class rank
- Academic GPA
- Extracurriculars
- Character
- Volunteer work
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Talent / ability
- First generation
- Test scores
- Geography
- Work experience
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Sources
- [1]Carnegie Mellon Common Data Set 2025-26accessed Oct 20, 2026
- [2]CMU — Application Plans & Deadlinesaccessed Oct 20, 2026
- [3]CMU — Standardized Testingaccessed Oct 20, 2026
- [4]CMU — International Student Fundingaccessed Oct 20, 2026
- [5]Score-reporting codes (www.cmu.edu)accessed Oct 20, 2026