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What are your chances at Carnegie Mellon University?

Pittsburgh, PA · Private · 7,304 students

12%admitted
11.7% acceptance rate

For most students, this is a reach.

Out of every 100 applicants, about 12 are admitted.

SAT range of admitted students15001570
400
1600

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About admissions at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University accepts about 11.7% of applicants, placing it among the most competitive schools in the country. At this level, strong grades and scores are the baseline — your essays, activities, and overall story are what actually separate admits from denials.

Admitted students typically score between 1500 and 1570 on the SAT, or 34–35 on the ACT. Falling below that range doesn’t disqualify you — it means the rest of your application needs to carry more weight.

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Admissions data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Rates and score ranges reflect recent reported years and may change.