by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Carnegie Mellon University, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
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Part-time undergraduates at Carnegie Mellon University generally pay $898 per credit.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $898 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any grant aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Carnegie Mellon University are listed below.
Required fees account for added up to $1,650; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,596 |
| Fees | $1,650 |
| Total | $66,246 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include housing and meals.
Here’s how tuition at Carnegie Mellon University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $57,560 |
| Two Years Ago | $59,864 |
| One Year Ago | $62,260 |
| Most Recent Year | $64,596 |
Year over year, tuition climbed 3.8%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $68,731 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so future years stay within reach.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For more on financial aid at Carnegie Mellon University, see the Carnegie Mellon University Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Carnegie Mellon University Tuition & Fees page.