Carnegie Mellon University

“IELTS We require at least a 7.5 overall band score on either the paper-based or computer-delivered Academic Examination and give consideration to those with subscores of 7.5 and above. When sending your official IELTS scores, please ensure that you choose "Carnegie Mellon University - Office of Undergraduate Admission" as the recipient for your score report. TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition For exams taken before Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 102 overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 25 and above in each section. For exams taken on or after Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 5 in the overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 5 and above in each section.”

“Our testing policy for fall 2026 varies by college/program: The School of Computer Science will require an SAT or an ACT score.”

“School of Computer Science 4 years English 4 years Mathematics* 1 year Physics 2 years of Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science 2 years Foreign Language 3 Electives”

“InitialView or Vericant interviews are recommended for nonnative English speakers but aren't required.”

“IELTS We require at least a 7.5 overall band score on either the paper-based or computer-delivered Academic Examination and give consideration to those with subscores of 7.5 and above. When sending your official IELTS scores, please ensure that you choose "Carnegie Mellon University - Office of Undergraduate Admission" as the recipient for your score report. TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition For exams taken before Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 102 overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 25 and above in each section. For exams taken on or after Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 5 in the overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 5 and above in each section.”

“Our testing policy for fall 2026 varies by college/program: The School of Computer Science will require an SAT or an ACT score.”

“School of Computer Science 4 years English 4 years Mathematics* 1 year Physics 2 years of Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science 2 years Foreign Language 3 Electives”

“InitialView or Vericant interviews are recommended for nonnative English speakers but aren't required.”

“IELTS We require at least a 7.5 overall band score on either the paper-based or computer-delivered Academic Examination and give consideration to those with subscores of 7.5 and above. When sending your official IELTS scores, please ensure that you choose "Carnegie Mellon University - Office of Undergraduate Admission" as the recipient for your score report. TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition For exams taken before Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 102 overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 25 and above in each section. For exams taken on or after Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 5 in the overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 5 and above in each section.”

“Our testing policy for fall 2026 varies by college/program: The School of Computer Science will require an SAT or an ACT score.”

“School of Computer Science 4 years English 4 years Mathematics* 1 year Physics 2 years of Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science 2 years Foreign Language 3 Electives”

“InitialView or Vericant interviews are recommended for nonnative English speakers but aren't required.”

“IELTS We require at least a 7.5 overall band score on either the paper-based or computer-delivered Academic Examination and give consideration to those with subscores of 7.5 and above. When sending your official IELTS scores, please ensure that you choose "Carnegie Mellon University - Office of Undergraduate Admission" as the recipient for your score report. TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition For exams taken before Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 102 overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 25 and above in each section. For exams taken on or after Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 5 in the overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 5 and above in each section.”

“The following colleges and programs are test flexible* for fall 2026: College of Engineering Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Heinz College's Information Systems program Mellon College of Science Tepper School of Business *Test flexible means that you are required to submit test scores in order to complete your application, however, you may choose which type of test(s) you prefer to submit. Acceptable test options include the SAT, ACT, International Baccalaureate (IB) exam (predicted or actual scores), Advanced Placement, Cambridge A-Level (predicted or actual results) and the French Baccalaureate (predicted or actual scores).”

“Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences 4 years English 3 years Mathematics* 1 year Science (2 years or more preferred) 2 years Foreign Language 6 Electives”

“InitialView or Vericant interviews are recommended for nonnative English speakers but aren't required.”

“IELTS We require at least a 7.5 overall band score on either the paper-based or computer-delivered Academic Examination and give consideration to those with subscores of 7.5 and above. When sending your official IELTS scores, please ensure that you choose "Carnegie Mellon University - Office of Undergraduate Admission" as the recipient for your score report. TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition For exams taken before Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 102 overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 25 and above in each section. For exams taken on or after Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 5 in the overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 5 and above in each section.”

“The following colleges and programs are test flexible* for fall 2026: College of Engineering Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Heinz College's Information Systems program Mellon College of Science Tepper School of Business *Test flexible means that you are required to submit test scores in order to complete your application, however, you may choose which type of test(s) you prefer to submit. Acceptable test options include the SAT, ACT, International Baccalaureate (IB) exam (predicted or actual scores), Advanced Placement, Cambridge A-Level (predicted or actual results) and the French Baccalaureate (predicted or actual scores).”

“Information Systems 4 years English 4 years Mathematics* 1 year Science (2 years or more preferred) 2 years Foreign Language 6 Electives”

“InitialView or Vericant interviews are recommended for nonnative English speakers but aren't required.”

“IELTS We require at least a 7.5 overall band score on either the paper-based or computer-delivered Academic Examination and give consideration to those with subscores of 7.5 and above. When sending your official IELTS scores, please ensure that you choose "Carnegie Mellon University - Office of Undergraduate Admission" as the recipient for your score report. TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition For exams taken before Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 102 overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 25 and above in each section. For exams taken on or after Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 5 in the overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 5 and above in each section.”

“The following colleges and programs are test flexible* for fall 2026: College of Engineering Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Heinz College's Information Systems program Mellon College of Science Tepper School of Business *Test flexible means that you are required to submit test scores in order to complete your application, however, you may choose which type of test(s) you prefer to submit. Acceptable test options include the SAT, ACT, International Baccalaureate (IB) exam (predicted or actual scores), Advanced Placement, Cambridge A-Level (predicted or actual results) and the French Baccalaureate (predicted or actual scores).”

“College of Engineering 4 years English 4 years Mathematics* 1 year Chemistry 1 year Physics 1 year Biology 2 years Foreign Language 3 Electives”

“InitialView or Vericant interviews are recommended for nonnative English speakers but aren't required.”

“IELTS We require at least a 7.5 overall band score on either the paper-based or computer-delivered Academic Examination and give consideration to those with subscores of 7.5 and above. When sending your official IELTS scores, please ensure that you choose "Carnegie Mellon University - Office of Undergraduate Admission" as the recipient for your score report. TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition For exams taken before Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 102 overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 25 and above in each section. For exams taken on or after Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 5 in the overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 5 and above in each section.”

“The following colleges and programs are test flexible* for fall 2026: College of Engineering Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Heinz College's Information Systems program Mellon College of Science Tepper School of Business *Test flexible means that you are required to submit test scores in order to complete your application, however, you may choose which type of test(s) you prefer to submit. Acceptable test options include the SAT, ACT, International Baccalaureate (IB) exam (predicted or actual scores), Advanced Placement, Cambridge A-Level (predicted or actual results) and the French Baccalaureate (predicted or actual scores).”

“College of Engineering 4 years English 4 years Mathematics* 1 year Chemistry 1 year Physics 1 year Biology 2 years Foreign Language 3 Electives”

“InitialView or Vericant interviews are recommended for nonnative English speakers but aren't required.”

“IELTS We require at least a 7.5 overall band score on either the paper-based or computer-delivered Academic Examination and give consideration to those with subscores of 7.5 and above. When sending your official IELTS scores, please ensure that you choose "Carnegie Mellon University - Office of Undergraduate Admission" as the recipient for your score report. TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition For exams taken before Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 102 overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 25 and above in each section. For exams taken on or after Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 5 in the overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 5 and above in each section.”

“The following colleges and programs are test flexible* for fall 2026: College of Engineering Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Heinz College's Information Systems program Mellon College of Science Tepper School of Business *Test flexible means that you are required to submit test scores in order to complete your application, however, you may choose which type of test(s) you prefer to submit. Acceptable test options include the SAT, ACT, International Baccalaureate (IB) exam (predicted or actual scores), Advanced Placement, Cambridge A-Level (predicted or actual results) and the French Baccalaureate (predicted or actual scores).”

“College of Engineering 4 years English 4 years Mathematics* 1 year Chemistry 1 year Physics 1 year Biology 2 years Foreign Language 3 Electives”

“InitialView or Vericant interviews are recommended for nonnative English speakers but aren't required.”

“IELTS We require at least a 7.5 overall band score on either the paper-based or computer-delivered Academic Examination and give consideration to those with subscores of 7.5 and above. When sending your official IELTS scores, please ensure that you choose "Carnegie Mellon University - Office of Undergraduate Admission" as the recipient for your score report. TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition For exams taken before Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 102 overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 25 and above in each section. For exams taken on or after Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 5 in the overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 5 and above in each section.”

“The following colleges and programs are test flexible* for fall 2026: College of Engineering Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Heinz College's Information Systems program Mellon College of Science Tepper School of Business *Test flexible means that you are required to submit test scores in order to complete your application, however, you may choose which type of test(s) you prefer to submit. Acceptable test options include the SAT, ACT, International Baccalaureate (IB) exam (predicted or actual scores), Advanced Placement, Cambridge A-Level (predicted or actual results) and the French Baccalaureate (predicted or actual scores).”

“Mellon College of Science 4 years English 4 years Mathematics* 1 year Chemistry 1 year Physics 1 year Biology 2 years Foreign Language 3 Electives”

“InitialView or Vericant interviews are recommended for nonnative English speakers but aren't required.”

“IELTS We require at least a 7.5 overall band score on either the paper-based or computer-delivered Academic Examination and give consideration to those with subscores of 7.5 and above. When sending your official IELTS scores, please ensure that you choose "Carnegie Mellon University - Office of Undergraduate Admission" as the recipient for your score report. TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition For exams taken before Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 102 overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 25 and above in each section. For exams taken on or after Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 5 in the overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 5 and above in each section.”

“The following colleges and programs are test flexible* for fall 2026: College of Engineering Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Heinz College's Information Systems program Mellon College of Science Tepper School of Business *Test flexible means that you are required to submit test scores in order to complete your application, however, you may choose which type of test(s) you prefer to submit. Acceptable test options include the SAT, ACT, International Baccalaureate (IB) exam (predicted or actual scores), Advanced Placement, Cambridge A-Level (predicted or actual results) and the French Baccalaureate (predicted or actual scores).”

“Mellon College of Science 4 years English 4 years Mathematics* 1 year Chemistry 1 year Physics 1 year Biology 2 years Foreign Language 3 Electives”

“InitialView or Vericant interviews are recommended for nonnative English speakers but aren't required.”

“IELTS We require at least a 7.5 overall band score on either the paper-based or computer-delivered Academic Examination and give consideration to those with subscores of 7.5 and above. When sending your official IELTS scores, please ensure that you choose "Carnegie Mellon University - Office of Undergraduate Admission" as the recipient for your score report. TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition For exams taken before Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 102 overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 25 and above in each section. For exams taken on or after Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 5 in the overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 5 and above in each section.”

“The following colleges and programs are test flexible* for fall 2026: College of Engineering Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Heinz College's Information Systems program Mellon College of Science Tepper School of Business *Test flexible means that you are required to submit test scores in order to complete your application, however, you may choose which type of test(s) you prefer to submit. Acceptable test options include the SAT, ACT, International Baccalaureate (IB) exam (predicted or actual scores), Advanced Placement, Cambridge A-Level (predicted or actual results) and the French Baccalaureate (predicted or actual scores).”

“Mellon College of Science 4 years English 4 years Mathematics* 1 year Chemistry 1 year Physics 1 year Biology 2 years Foreign Language 3 Electives”

“InitialView or Vericant interviews are recommended for nonnative English speakers but aren't required.”

“IELTS We require at least a 7.5 overall band score on either the paper-based or computer-delivered Academic Examination and give consideration to those with subscores of 7.5 and above. When sending your official IELTS scores, please ensure that you choose "Carnegie Mellon University - Office of Undergraduate Admission" as the recipient for your score report. TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition For exams taken before Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 102 overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 25 and above in each section. For exams taken on or after Jan. 21, 2026: We require at least a 5 in the overall score and give consideration to those with subscores of 5 and above in each section.”

“The following colleges and programs are test flexible* for fall 2026: College of Engineering Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Heinz College's Information Systems program Mellon College of Science Tepper School of Business *Test flexible means that you are required to submit test scores in order to complete your application, however, you may choose which type of test(s) you prefer to submit. Acceptable test options include the SAT, ACT, International Baccalaureate (IB) exam (predicted or actual scores), Advanced Placement, Cambridge A-Level (predicted or actual results) and the French Baccalaureate (predicted or actual scores).”

“Mellon College of Science 4 years English 4 years Mathematics* 1 year Chemistry 1 year Physics 1 year Biology 2 years Foreign Language 3 Electives”

“InitialView or Vericant interviews are recommended for nonnative English speakers but aren't required.”