What's the ED acceptance rate for Carnegie Mellon University?

Hey there! I'm considering applying to Carnegie Mellon through Early Decision and I'm curious about the acceptance rate for ED applicants. Is it significantly higher than Regular Decision? And is Early Decision a good choice for me if I'm really passionate about attending CMU?

Hey! The Early Decision acceptance rate for Carnegie Mellon University is typically higher than the Regular Decision acceptance rate, although lately the difference hasn't been that much - about 12.5% for ED applicants compared to 11% for RD applicants. However, at such a selective school, even that slight boost could make a difference!

Applying Early Decision can be a great choice if you're truly passionate about attending CMU and it is your clear top choice. By applying ED, you demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to the university, which can have a positive impact on your application. Additionally, like all colleges, CMU cares about its yield rate (the percentage of accepted students who ultimately enroll), and accepting more students ED boosts the yield rate, so that is another factor working in your favor during the early round.

However, be aware that ED is a binding agreement, which means that if you're accepted, you're obligated to enroll at CMU (provided they meet your financial aid needs). Before deciding to apply ED, make sure to consider factors such as campus fit, strength in your intended area of study, and other potential college options.

If, after careful consideration, you still feel that CMU is the perfect fit for you, then Early Decision could be an excellent choice that maximizes your chances of acceptance. Good luck!