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February 5, 2026

Dear Members of the Carnegie Mellon Community:

Each year, the university undertakes a disciplined review of its cost structure to inform tuition, fees and living expenses for the upcoming academic year. This analysis considers operating needs, inflation and market conditions, aiming to balance the university's financial stability with our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our community and maintaining our high academic standards.

For the academic year 2026-27, the Board of Trustees approved an overall 3.93% increase in the undergraduate cost of attendance. Undergraduate tuition will be $69,702, with a rate of $11,700 for a standard double room and $7,950 for a traditional first-year meal plan. Approved rates for other associated fees can be found on the Student Financial Services website. Please note that graduate tuition is set by individual schools and colleges at the program level and will be published later in the semester.

We recognize the significant investment students and families make to attend ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, and we remain dedicated to providing an exceptional education while ensuring it remains accessible. Last year, we announced the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Pathway Program, an initiative that helps ensure talented students can afford a ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ education, regardless of socioeconomic background.

For more information on the updated cost of attendance and our affordability initiatives, please visit the Student Financial Services website.

Sincerely,

James H. Garrett Jr.
Provost and Chief Academic Officer