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Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is a large, private institution located in Pittsburgh, pa. Carnegie Mellon University offers undergraduate degrees in 230 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 7,005 undergraduates
cost $60,854 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.

Acceptance rate 11.3%
SAT score average 1546
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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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
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other

Popular majors

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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $60,854
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,486
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,400
Cost of attendance* $79,740
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $79,740 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $60,854
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,486
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,400
Cost of attendance* $79,740
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $79,740 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Carnegie Mellon University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,005, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
phone N/A
address www.cmu.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
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 11%.

What’s the average GPA for Carnegie Mellon University?

The average high school GPA for Carnegie Mellon University students was N/A.

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 $318,960.

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