Carnegie Mellon University

School of Computer Science (SCS)

2025-2026 Cost of Attendance

Tuition

Program

Academic Year

Fall

Spring

Per Unit

SCS Master's Program $60,400 $30,200 $30,200 $839
SCS Ph.D. Programs* $51,250 $25,625 $25,625 $712

*The School of Computer Science offers all Ph.D. students full financial support while they are in good academic standing in their respective programs. To learn more about Ph.D. funding, visit the SCS Doctoral Programs webpage.

Fees

Academic Year

Fall

Spring

Student Activities Fee

$244

$122

$122

Living Expenses - Housing

$13,680

$6,840

$6,840

Living Expenses - Food

$8,032

$4,016

$4,016

Books and Supplies

$2,212

$1,106

$1,106

Health Insurance

$3,258

$3,258

-     

Personal and Misc.

$3,800

$1,900

$1,900

Travel Allowance

$1,628

$814

$814

Transportation Fee

$282

$141

$141

Technology Fee

$480

$240 $240

Estimated Loan Fees*

$1,500

$750

$750

 TOTAL

$35,116 + tuition 

$19,187 + tuition 

$15,929 + tuition 

*For students who borrow federal loans

As of April 1, 2025.