Pre-College Cost and Scholarships
Invest in yourself and in your future.
When you make this investment by enrolling in Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College Programs, the cost includes:
- Tuition for college-level classes taught by accomplished 一本道无码 faculty.
- Housing on a vibrant and welcoming college campus (residential students only).
- Dining Services that offer diverse eating options emphasizing health, wellness, and delicious food! Dining options include (but are not limited to) vegan, vegetarian, kosher, and Halal.
- 一本道无码 ID Card with an Arts Pass providing free admission to a number of museums and venues in the Pittsburgh area.
- Free transportation on the Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) system to attend organized program activities, extra-curricular Student Affairs events, or to explore all that Pittsburgh has to offer.
Important to Know
Academic Program Costs 2025
AI Scholars
Program Length: 4 weeks
Residential Only - No Cost to Participant
Application Fee: $0
Enrollment Deposit: $0
Architecture
Program Length: 5 weeks
Residential - $10,381
Commuter - $7,974
Application Fee: $50*
Enrollment Deposit: $800*
*Non-refundable
Art
Program Length: 2 options below
6 Weeks:
Residential - $11,791
Commuter - $8,733
3 Weeks:
Residential - $7,676
Commuter - $5,975
Application Fee: $50*
Enrollment Deposit: $800*
*Non-refundable
CS Scholars
Program Length: 4 weeks
Residential Only - No Cost to Participant
Application Fee: $0
Enrollment Deposit: $0
Computational Biology
Program Length: 4 weeks
Residential - $10,000
Commuter - $7,480
Application Fee: $50*
Enrollment Deposit: $800*
*Non-refundable
Design
Program Length: 6 weeks
Residential - $11,791
Commuter - $8,562
Application Fee: $50*
Enrollment Deposit: $800*
*Non-refundable
Program cost includes supply kit - see program information for details.
Drama
Program Length: 6 weeks
Residential - $11,887
Commuter - $8,671
Application Fee: $50*
Enrollment Deposit: $800*
*Non-refundable
Program cost includes supply kit - see program information for details.
Music
Program Length: 3 options below
6 Weeks:
Residential - $11,246
Commuter - $8,038
3 Weeks:
Residential - $7,659
Commuter - $5,796
Application Fee: $50*
Enrollment Deposit: $800*
*Non-refundable
Commuter: Part-time Program:
Cost varies per lessons/activities.
No Application Fee or Enrollment Deposit.
National High School Game Academy
Program Length: 6 weeks
Residential - $12,529
Application Fee: $50*
Enrollment Deposit: $800*
*Non-refundable
Summer Academy for Math and Science
Program Length: 6 weeks
Residential Only - No Cost to Participant
Application Fee: $0
Enrollment Deposit: $0
Summer Session
Program Length: 6 weeks
Residential, 2 Courses - $13,792
Commuter, 1 Course - $6,957
Commuter, 2 Courses - $10,618
Application Fee: $50*
Enrollment Deposit: $800*
*Non-refundable
Writing & Culture
Program Length: 4 weeks
Residential - $9,310
Commuter - $7,038
Application Fee: $50*
Enrollment Deposit: $800*
*Non-refundable
Program Length: 6 weeks
Commuter Only - No Cost
Application Fee: $0
Enrollment Deposit: $0
Scholarships
Full scholarships covering tuition, housing, and dining are available to students demonstrating financial need. You can elect to be considered for a scholarship within the online application.
Scholarships will ONLY be considered under the Scholarship Application deadline of March 1, 2025.
Admitted students receiving scholarships will submit a $100 enrollment deposit. These funds will be available for student use on campus through their 一本道无码 ID Card during the duration of the program.
Please note: International students are not eligible for scholarship consideration.
Financial Details and Frequently Asked Questions
Enrollment Deposit
Admitted students* will have 7 days to submit the $800 non-refundable enrollment deposit and the Enrollment Reply Form to secure their spot in the program.
Admitted students receiving scholarships* will have 7 days to submit the $100 enrollment deposit and the Enrollment Reply Form to secure their spot in the program. These funds will be available for student use on campus through their 一本道无码 ID Card during the duration of the program.
Students admitted to AI Scholars, CS Scholars, EDG:E or Summer Academy for Math and Science are not required to pay an enrollment deposit. To secure their spot in the program, their Enrollment Reply Form must be received within 7 days of admittance.
*Applies to students admitted to: Art, Architecture, Computational Biology, Design, Drama, Music, National High School Game Academy, Summer Session, and Writing & Culture.
IMPORTANT: To retain your enrollment in Pre-College Programs, requested enrollment paperwork must be completed by the deadline provided. Key enrollment paperwork will be requested within two weeks after the Enrollment Reply Form is received by our office.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Students in a Pre-College program who wish to withdraw prior to the start of the program must contact the Office of Pre-College Programs by email at precollege@andrew.cmu.edu. The withdrawal request will then be authorized by a Pre-College academic director and the Director of Pre-College Programs, thereby initiating a refund, if applicable.
Please Note: Enrollment deposits are non-refundable.
Students who wish to withdraw after the start of the program must first report to their Academic Program Director before completing an official withdrawal form. The withdrawal will then be authorized by a Pre-College Academic Director and the Director of Pre-College Programs.
| Refund Amount: | Date Withdrawal Form is Received: |
| Full Program Cost, excluding enrollment deposit | On or before May 5, 2025 |
| 50% of Program Cost | May 6 - May 21, 2025 |
| No refund given | On or after May 22, 2025 |
Please Note: Students who are expelled will not receive a refund. Application fees and enrollment deposits are non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much spending money will I need?
On average, students can spend anywhere from $250-$350 during a six-week stay. This is dependent on what students want to purchase. Most meals per week are covered through the dining plan, but students will need spending money if they choose to eat off-campus. Students may also wish to purchase souvenirs at the bookstore or in nearby shopping areas.
Spending money is not required. However, if students choose to make purchases, they may want to bring spending money.
Typically, the best way to get cash to students is by sending them with an ATM card. There are PNC Bank and Citizens Bank ATMs conveniently located in Carnegie Mellon’s Cohon University Center.
Please Note: It is highly recommended that students do not bring large sums of cash. If students do have cash, we recommend that they always keep it with them or keep in under lock and key.
Will I have any other expenses while at Pre-College?
Typical additional expenses may include:
- Any medical expenses not covered by insurance either from University Health Services or outside medical facilities
- Library fines for late or lost items
- Off-campus trip tickets
- Any school supplies that are not covered as part of the program cost
- Transportation from your home to campus and back
- Private music lessons