Carnegie Mellon Informatics and Mathematics Competition (CMIMC)

A student-run math and computer science competition at Carnegie Mellon University for high school students. Teams of up to 6 compete in individual and team rounds on a Saturday each spring on campus, with optional mini-events on Friday night, and students without a full team can ask to be merged with others. A separate programming contest for teams of up to 3 takes place in late April.

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University. Competition for high school students in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Math, Computer Science

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania).
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Carnegie Mellon Informatics and Mathematics Competition (CMIMC)

When is the Carnegie Mellon Informatics and Mathematics Competition (CMIMC) deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Carnegie Mellon Informatics and Mathematics Competition (CMIMC) free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Carnegie Mellon Informatics and Mathematics Competition (CMIMC)?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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