Standardized Testing Consideration
Carnegie Mellon is test optional for Fall 2025 undergraduate applicants, which means the submission of SAT or ACT results is not required. However, School of Computer Science applicants are strongly encouraged to submit either an SAT or ACT score, including the math subscore. View more details for Fall 2025 applicants below.
If you choose to submit scores: note that we allow superscoring of SAT test results, but we are unable to accept superscored results for the ACT exam due to the composite score included in the score report.
Holistic Approach
Carnegie Mellon is committed to a holistic approach to admission where no single grade, score or activity guarantees or disqualifies any candidate for consideration in the admission review process. We recognize that students bring a variety of strengths and experiences that can positively contribute to the university community, so a wide range of factors are considered when assessing an applicant’s overall potential and fit for CMU. Our admission staff and application readers treat all applicants as individuals and prioritize a fair, contextual and thorough admission review to create a diverse and well-rounded student body.