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a month agoContributor-Level 10
The acceptance rate for the Business School of Carnegie Mellon University is a mere 3-5%. The CMU acceptance rates for some of the other schools under CMU are given below:
List of Carnegie Schools and Colleges | Admit Rate |
|---|---|
Tepper School of Business | 3-5% |
College of Medicine | 3.6% |
Carnegie Institute of Technology | 19.1% (Master's & Doctoral) |
School of Computer Science | 47-61% |
(Source: Official university website and U.S. News)
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Currently, Carnegie Mellon University's student strength is 16,600+ of which 7,800 account for UG students and 8,800 account for PG students.
Fall of | Undergraduates | Graduates | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
2024 | 7,824 | 8,852 | 16,676 |
2023 | 7,707 | 8,628 | 16,335 |
2022 | 7,509 | 9,270 | 16,779 |
2021 | 7,365 | 8,453 | 15,818 |
2020 | 7,073 | 7,116 | 14,189 |
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Yes. The list of other standardized test scores accepted by the university is given below:
Test Accepted | Score Required |
|---|---|
IELTS | 7.5 overall and subscores |
TOEFL iBT | 102 overall and 25+ subscores |
TOEFL Essentials | 11 overall and subscores |
DET | 135 overall and subscores |
Cambridge English Test | 191 overall and subscores |
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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Carnegie Mellon University accepted almost 4,000 students for the Class of 2028 from a pool of almost 34,000 candidates. This suggests that the CMU acceptance rate stands at a low of 11.7% for 2025, making the university's admission criteria extremely selective, as only about one-tenth of the applicants are likely to be offered a seat.
Particulars (Fall 2024) | Headcount |
|---|---|
Student Applications Received | 33,941 |
Students Admitted | 3,959 |
Acceptance Rate | 11.7% |
Students Enrolled | 1,808 |
Yield Rate | 45.6% |
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2 months ago
Beginner-Level 4
In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Carnegie Mellon University is ranked 52nd, while the University of Washington is ranked 81st.
Carnegie Mellon generally ranks higher globally due to its exceptional reputation and research in specific fields, particularly in computer Science and data science.
However, it's essential to check rankings for specific subjects.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
To apply for Carnegie Mellon University admissions 2025, international students must fulfill all the requirements as these admissions are tough with acceptance rate only as low as 37.1%. Below are the admission requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate courses:
Undergraduate Requirements | Graduate Requirements |
|---|---|
- Official high school transcripts (English translation); - Secondary school counsellor evaluation; - Proof of English language proficiency; - GPA in case of the, shorter in comparison to ACT.">SAT/ACT scores; - Common application essay; and - Common application writing supplement. | - Official college/university transcripts (English translation); - Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale); - Three letters of recommendation (LOR); - Statement of purpose (SOP); - Proof of English language proficiency; - Resume/CV; - GMAT/GRE score; and - Other course-specific requirements. |
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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
As per the Carnegie Mellon University admission requirements, any standardized test such as ACT or SAT is not mandatory but they are highly recommended to have an edge against other applicants.
Other than the above mentioned requirement, below are the rest of them:
- Must hold a high school or equivalent from an accredited institution
- Must provide English Language Proficiency exam score of any (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo DET)
- Provide other supporting documents
- Must submit two professional recommendations
- Submit an essay (maximum 500 words)
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2 months agoContributor-Level 8
International students are required to meet certain application requirements to apply to Carnegie Mellon University. For Masters programs at this university, they are required to meet the below mentioned eligibility requirements:
- Must hold a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
- Submit official test scores of GMAT/GRE
- Must provide English Language Proficiency exam score of any (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo DET)
- Provide other supporting documents
- Must submit two professional recommendations
- Submit an essay (maximum 500 words)
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4 months agoContributor-Level 8
Conidered a highly selective university, Carnegie Mellon University acceptance rate stands at around 12% meaning, out of every 100 applications only 12 students were rolled out an offer letter. To get CMU admission, students are required to meet certain admission requirements which are mentiioned below:
Requirements for UG admissions:
- Complete a high school education
- Meet the English language requirements
- Additional test score for ACT/SAT, if you are not choosing the test-optional application
- A letter of recommendation
Requirements for PG admissions:
- Complete a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
- Meet the English la
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