2026-2027 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For full cost of attendance information, visit:
www.cmu.edu/sfs/tuition
The cost of attendance listed below references typical resident, commuter and off-campus undergraduate students. The academic year tuition charges are for full-time undergraduate students. A full-time student is one registered in a degree program and carrying a schedule of at least 36 units per semester. A student enrolled for less than 36 units per semester will be charged tuition on a per-unit basis. The university reserves the right to change its charges without notice.
First-Years Entering Fall 2026
Per-Unit Tuition Rate - $969
| CATEGORY | RESIDENT | COMMUTER |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,702 | $69,702 |
| Housing1 | $11,700 | $0 |
| Food2 | $7,950 | $3,976 |
| First-Year Experience Fee7 | $748 | $748 |
| Technology Fee | $490 | $490 |
| Student Activities Fee | $322 | $322 |
| Transportation Fee | $302 | $302 |
| TOTAL TUITION, FEES & LIVING EXPENSES | $91,214 | $75,540 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment3 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses3 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3,6 | $100 | $100 |
| Transportation Allowance3,4 | 0 | $680 |
| TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE | $93,614 | $78,620 |
Undergraduates Entering in 2025 & Earlier
| CATEGORY | RESIDENT | COMMUTER | OFF-CAMPUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,702 | $69,702 | $69,702 |
| Housing1,5 | $14,940 | $0 | $10,200 |
| Food2 | $7,950 | $3,976 | $7,950 |
| Technology Fee | $490 | $490 | $490 |
| Student Activities Fee | $322 | $322 | $322 |
| Transportation Fee | $302 | $302 | $302 |
| TOTAL TUITION, FEES & LIVING EXPENSES | $93,706 | $74,792 | $88,966 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, Equipment3 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses3 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Estimated Loan Fees3,6 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Transportation Allowance3,4 | $0 | $680 | $0 |
| TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE | $96,106 | $77,872 | $91,366 |
Footnotes:
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All incoming first-year students are required to live on campus. Permission for first-year students to commute must be granted by Student Affairs. Off-campus housing allowance for returning students is $10,200.
- 2
Food expenses for commuters is reduced based on a student's expected time on campus. For returning students, resident and off-campus food expenses is estimated using first-year resident food expenses minus $310.
- 3
These expenses will not appear on your student account.
- 4
Transportation allowance for resident and off-campus students varies based on home state.
- 5
Housing for returning students is based on an apartment double rate, which is the most commonly available room for these students.
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Students who borrow federal loans will incur loan origination fees of 1.057% for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and 4.228% for Federal Parent PLUS Loans. These fees will be included in an individual student's cost of attendance for financial aid purposes, as applicable.
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The first-year experience fee is applicable for both incoming first-year undergraduates and incoming transfer students.
Health Insurance
In addition, health insurance coverage is required. If a student is covered under a family's health plan, a waiver may be submitted to University Health Services for approval. View more details and estimated costs at the University Health Services website.
University Fees
Carnegie Mellon University assesses several standard fees to incoming and current students. A brief description of these fees, along with the cost per semester and assessment requirements can be found on the Student Financial Services website.