Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate tuition & fees at CMU is $61,344. The 2023 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.82% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $60,852.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2023-2024 is $64,300 which is a 4.8% increase compared to 2023's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,886 for year 2023. The on-campus living costs increased by 1.91% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 4.10% compared to the previous year.
CMU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2021-2022$58,524$17,550
2022-2023$61,344$17,886
Change % 2022-20234.82%1.91%
2023-2024$64,300$18,228
Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.
Carnegie Mellon University - COA
Carnegie Mellon University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Carnegie Mellon University - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $48,557 for the academic year 2022-2023. The graduate tuition has been risen by 2.56% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $51,949.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $49,798 for the academic year 2023-2024 which is a 2.6% increase compared to 2023's rate.
CMU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2021-2022$47,347$17,550
2022-2023$48,557$17,886
Change % 2022-20232.56%1.91%
2023-2024$49,798$18,228
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Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.
Carnegie Mellon University - Graduate Tuition Chart
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at CMU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $839. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $649.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2022-2023)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2021-2022$800
2022-2023$839
2023-2024$880
Graduate2021-2022$633
2022-2023$649
2023-2024$665
The 2023 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2024 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Carnegie Mellon University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Carnegie Mellon University - Books and Supplies Costs
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Carnegie Mellon University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Carnegie Mellon University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Carnegie Mellon University$61,344
University of Pennsylvania$63,452
Drexel University$58,965
Villanova University$61,618
Duquesne University$45,376
Thomas Jefferson University$44,350

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at CMU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated tuition for 4 years at CMU is $256,122.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027Fall 2023$62,400$63,475$64,568$65,679$256,122
Class of 2028Fall 2024$63,475$64,568$65,679$66,810$260,532
Class of 2029Fall 2025$64,568$65,679$66,810$67,961$265,018
Class of 2030Fall 2026$65,679$66,810$67,961$69,131$269,581
Class of 2031Fall 2027$66,810$67,961$69,131$70,321$274,223
The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated 4-years COA is $335,532.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Carnegie Mellon University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027Fall 2023$81,665$83,126$84,613$86,128$335,532
Class of 2028Fall 2024$83,126$84,613$86,128$87,671$341,538
Class of 2029Fall 2025$84,613$86,128$87,671$89,241$347,653
Class of 2030Fall 2026$86,128$87,671$89,241$90,841$353,881
Class of 2031Fall 2027$87,671$89,241$90,841$92,469$360,222
Last year, 51% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $178,048.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Carnegie Mellon University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027Fall 2023$42,294$43,755$45,242$46,757$178,048
Class of 2028Fall 2024$43,755$45,242$46,757$48,300$184,054
Class of 2029Fall 2025$45,242$46,757$48,300$49,870$190,169
Class of 2030Fall 2026$46,757$48,300$49,870$51,470$196,397
Class of 2031Fall 2027$48,300$49,870$51,470$53,098$202,738

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2023 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Carnegie Mellon University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Carnegie Mellon University 2023 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$61,344$1,000 $17,886
Graduate$48,557 $1,000$17,886

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