Carnegie Mellon University

In 2022, tuition for full-time Carnegie Mellon University students was $59,864 a year.

Tuition increased 4% in 2022–from $57,560 the prior year. On average, college tuition rises about 3% year.

If this makes attending the college of your dreams feel scary, remember, the "sticker price" of tuition doesn't always mean much if you plan to use financial aid to help pay for college. Many students find the actual cost of college is much less than the sticker price after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are applied. Additionally, student loans can make theprice of collegefeel more doable until after graduation.

Does Carnegie Mellon University Offer In-State and Out-of-State Tuition?

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, nonprofit institution, which means it has the same tuition for residents of Pennsylvania as it does for residents from other states.

Public schools receive funds from the state to help them cover costs. Public insitutions often offer reduced tuition for those who qualify as Pennsylvania residents.

Choosing a college where you qualify for in-state status can cut the cost of college tuition. Be sure to verify your state's rules for in-state tuition. Each state has different requirements to qualify as in-state resident. The most common requirement is that students must have lived in the state for a full year before starting school. There may be additional requirements too, depending on where you live.

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Carnegie Mellon University International Student Tuition

Tuition at Carnegie Mellon is the same for all students.

International students are not eligible for federal financial aid, but should research private or school-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities..

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Carnegie Mellon University Living Expenses, Fees, and More

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Tuition is not the only cost of attending college; there are other costs associated with college, like room and board, facility fees, and books and supplies. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Carnegie Mellon.

House and Food Costs at Carnegie Mellon

Room and board at Carnegie Mellon costs $16,796 a year. This number covers the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, and a dining plan that allows you to eat all or some of your meals the Carnegie Mellon's on-campus cafeterias and dining halls. Students who do not live on-campus but still want to use the dining facilities can choose to be on a meal plan. The cost of board-only is $8,500.

Board costs may vary depending on the numnber of meals you intend to eat on-campus

How Much Do Books Cost at Carnegie Mellon?

The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The real cost of books and supplies depends on the courses you take and the textbooks, computer programs, or other materials are required.. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy books from students who have already taken the course.

Yearly Fees

The majority of colleges also have fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the library, gym and computer labs.

Keep in mind, there could also be optional fees associated with participating in special activities, like joining a fraternity or sorority, or playing on an intramural sports team. Many schools offer ways for students who may struggle to participate because of cost can find ways to lower or eliminate these costs.

Transportation costs

The cost of transportation in college depends on a few key factors. Will you take a subway, car or an airplane to get to school? Is on-campus parking free, or will you need to budget for parking? Is the campus small enough that you can easily walk from class-to-class?? Do you own a car, or are you planning to use public transportation? All of these questions can drastically impact your transportation budget. At Carnegie Mellon, freshman are allowed to park on campus.

Where are a college is located can also have a big effect on the amount you'll have to spend just to get around. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, getting around in a city could be expensive, but cities may offer more buses, trains or affordable flights to actually get to school. Carnegie Mellon Universityis located in a urban setting in Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.

Other Costs

When budgeting for college, don’t forget to leave some room in your budget for the cost of things like entertainment, clothes, furnishings and toiletries.

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The Full Cost of Attending Carnegie Mellon University

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Now, let’s do a rundown of all of the costs associated with college, to get a better idea of how much students can expect to shell out for Carnegie Mellon.

How Much Does Carnegie Mellon Cost?

What will the cost of attending Carnegie Mellon be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2022 Total Tuition and Expenses
Tuition	$59,864
Room and Board	$16,796
Board Only	$6,486
Other expenses	$1,400

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Total Estimated Costs
On-Campus	$80,050
Off-Campus	$69,740

The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

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Financial Aid at Carnegie Mellon University

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In 2022, 2,690 of the 7,365 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Carnegie Mellon meets 97.3% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $51,560 a year. Around 39.58% of Carnegie Mellon undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Carnegie Mellon graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $30,652 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$20,353
Carnegie Mellon-Specific Loans	$4,870
Private Loans	$60,612

Most Common Loans for Carnegie Mellon Students
Federal Loans	38.5%
Institutional Loans	0.44%
Private loans	7.05%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Carnegie Mellon financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Carnegie Mellon University

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2022, Carnegie Mellon awarded 2,627 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $118.3 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $18.05 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Net Cost of Carnegie Mellon University

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Carnegie Mellon students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Carnegie Mellon was $51,560 in 2022. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Carnegie Mellon seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
On-Campus	$28,490
Off-Campus	$18,180

What will attending Carnegie Mellon really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families get a better idea of the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Carnegie Mellon's net cost calculator on their website.

Carnegie Mellon University Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Carnegie Mellon offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.

Carnegie Mellon Tuition Waivers

Schools sometimes offer tuition waivers to certain groups, to offset the cost of attending. Some schools offer tuition waivers for faculty, staff, and their families , underrepresented students, or military students. Even if you qualify for a waiver, students are usually responsible for housing, meal plans, and other expenses.

Carnegie Mellon has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - Employees or Children of Employees

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

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