Carnegie Mellon University admissions
Pittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Mellon University acceptance rate
11.7%
3,959 of 33,941 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Highly selective. With a rate like this, Carnegie Mellon University is usually a reach unless your grades and scores are well above the typical admitted student.
Key numbers
- Yield: 46% of admitted students enrolled (1,808 of 3,959).
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Common questions about Carnegie Mellon University
What is the acceptance rate at Carnegie Mellon University?
Carnegie Mellon University admitted 11.7% of applicants (3,959 of 33,941) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Carnegie Mellon University?
1,808 of the 3,959 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 46%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Carnegie Mellon University?
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