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Acceptance Rate History
Carnegie Mellon University
PA · Current rate: 11%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.4% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 11.3% | 34,261 | 3,873 |
| 2021 | 13.54% | 32,896 | 4,453 |
| 2020 | 17.27% | 26,189 | 4,524 |
| 2019 | 15.44% | 27,634 | 4,267 |
| 2018 | 17.12% | 24,351 | 4,170 |
| 2017 | 22.2% | 20,497 | 4,550 |
| 2016 | 21.71% | 21,189 | 4,601 |
| 2015 | 23.72% | 20,547 | 4,873 |
| 2014 | 24.6% | 19,812 | 4,874 |
| 2013 | 25.49% | 18,884 | 4,813 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Carnegie Mellon University's acceptance rate has decreased from 25.5% in 2013 to 11.4% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2018.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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