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Paying for Carnegie Mellon

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Carnegie Mellon actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Carnegie Mellon for families earning under $75,000 a year. CMU Pathway Program (2025-26): free tuition under $75k; no federal loans under $100k; meets 100% of demonstrated need for US citizens/permanent residents

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Carnegie Mellon's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$8,460/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$12,600/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$17,534/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$27,827/yr after aid
$110k+$52,593/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$85,990
Tuition & fees$62,910
Room & board$19,566
Average net price$39,000
Students on aid53%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsNo need-based aid for international students

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