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Carnegie Mellon University

Admissions Data Dashboard | Common Data Set 2016-2025

Total Applications
33,941
2024-2025
Acceptance Rate
11.7%
2024-2025
Enrolled Students
1,808
2024-2025
SAT Middle 50%
1500-1570
2024-2025

Admissions Factors

Relative importance reported in the latest available Common Data Set.

Source: CDS 2024-2025, Section C7

Academic

Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Very Important
Academic GPA
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Important
Recommendation(s)
Important

Nonacademic

Interview
Not Considered
Extracurricular activities
Very Important
Talent/ability
Important
Character/personal qualities
Very Important
First generation
Important
Alumni/ae relation
Not Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Volunteer work
Very Important
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant's interest
Not Considered