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Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
GRE General
Prerequisites
Strong background in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in technical field
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores
  • Video Statement (Required for MSAII/Strongly suggested for MCDS)
Specialization Notes

Applies to Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science, and Language Technologies within SCS.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
GMAT
Total Score
Required:707
Overall
Required:707
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Quantitative
Required:163
Overall
Required:159
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Professional work experience (average 5.2 years)
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Resume
  • One written essay
  • One video essay
  • One recommendation letter
  • Transcripts
  • Standardized test scores (GMAT/GRE/EA or waiver)
  • Application fee ($200)
Specialization Notes

Includes programs within the Tepper School of Business (MBA, Business Analytics, etc.).

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:84
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Quantitative preparation (Pre-calculus or higher with 'B' or better for waiver)
Application Checklist
  • Online Application Form
  • Transcripts/Course-by-course evaluation
  • Resume
  • Two recommendations
  • Statement of Purpose/Essay
  • GRE/GMAT scores (or waiver request)
Specialization Notes

Applies to Public Policy, Information Systems Management, and Health Care Policy programs.

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • English proficiency test scores
Specialization Notes

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Mechanical Engineering have slightly different subscore requirements. GRE is currently optional for ECE 2026 cycles.