Carnegie Mellon University Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

Carnegie Mellon University's Regular Decision acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 11.3%, with 3,347 students admitted from a pool of 29,518 applicants. This rate reflects a slight increase from 11.0% in 2023 and a decrease from 12.9% in 2021. Over the past several years, acceptance rates have generally trended downward from a high of 24.1% in 2014 to the current rate, indicating a more competitive admissions landscape as applicant numbers continue to grow. Historically, the university has seen fluctuating rates, notably 16.7% in 2020 and 15.2% in 2019, as it balances an increased applicant pool with standards for admission.