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Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is a large, private institution located in Pittsburgh, pa. Founded in 1900, Carnegie Mellon University offers undergraduate degrees in 222 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
7,377 undergraduates
$63,274 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Carnegie Mellon University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 11.7%
SAT score average 1546
ACT score average 35
Average high school GPA 3.89
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

November
01
31 days away Early Decision date

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January
01
92 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Carnegie Mellon University is known for one of its top majors: Computer and Information Sciences, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 5:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
5 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Computer and Information Sciences, General
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Computer Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Mechanical Engineering
Statistics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $63,274
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,468
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,400
Cost of attendance* $83,142
Average financial aid package $60,909
Estimated cost $22,233 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $63,274
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,468
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,400
Cost of attendance* $83,142
Average financial aid package $60,909
Estimated cost $22,233 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Carnegie Mellon University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,377, with gender binary students split 51% male and 49% female.

Total enrollment

15,888

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
18%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
22%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
47%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Carnegie Mellon University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
4122682000
www.cmu.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Carnegie Mellon University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Carnegie Mellon University?

Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Carnegie Mellon University? 

The acceptance rate for Carnegie Mellon University is 12%.

What’s the average GPA for Carnegie Mellon University?

The average high school GPA for Carnegie Mellon University students was 3.89.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Carnegie Mellon University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Carnegie Mellon University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $332,568.

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