BS Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University

Programme overview

Programme on the connection between processing, structure and properties of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites, with graduates working in microelectronics, energy, biomedical, aerospace, information technology, nanotechnology and manufacturing.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Materials Science & Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Foundation in materials science and engineering with a broad-based education; students are encouraged to join faculty research and the programme ends with a Capstone Project in teams with industrial partners. Integrated Master/Bachelor options are available.

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Application information

Entry requirements

College-level (not specific to this major): Common Application, high school record, standardized test scores, counselor evaluation, teacher recommendation, essay and writing supplement. High school courses: 4 years English, 4 years mathematics (through pre-calculus, preferably calculus), 1 year each chemistry, physics and biology, 2 years foreign language, 3 electives. Non-native English speakers submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test.

USD 69,702 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for first-years entering Fall 2026 (per-unit rate $969); the same single tuition rate is stated for all undergraduates (resident and commuter columns). One rate for all students, no separate domestic/international rate stated. Exclud Source

First-year tuition page covers first-years entering Fall 2026; fall transfer applications are accepted for Fall entry at all colleges.

Fall transfer admission is offered at all colleges and schools, with notification by May 17 (May 1 notification for the College of Fine Arts).

Early Decision (binding) deadline is November 2, with notification by December 15 and enrolment deposit by February 1. Early Decision is not available for the School of Drama, BXA Design programmes or the School of Music.

Regular Decision deadline is January 4, with notification no later than April 1 and enrolment by May 1. The Schools of Drama and Music Regular Decision deadline is December 1.

Fall transfer deadline is February 16 (supporting documents by March 1) for all colleges except Fine Arts; for the College of Fine Arts the deadline is December 1 for Drama and Music and January 5 for Architecture, Art and Design (supporting documents by February 16).

Applications are submitted online through the Common Application exclusively.

Standardized tests: the School of Computer Science requires an SAT or ACT score; the College of Engineering, Dietrich College and Heinz College Information Systems are test flexible (scores required, choice of SAT, ACT, IB, AP, A-Level or French Baccalaureate); the College of Fine Arts is test optional and requires portfolios or auditions.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/apply

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