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#4 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Student Population
15,057
Carnegie Mellon University overview
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Online cmu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Carnegie Mellon University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 32,896 prospective students applied, and 4,453 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,896 enrolled in the school.  14,069 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 988 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $57,560 plus fees of $1,364. Carnegie Mellon is ranked 39 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

10/10
Overall
10/10
Academics
10/10
Resources
9/10
Outcomes
10/10
Value

Carnegie Mellon is rated within the top 9% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Carnegie Mellon University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Exceptional
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SAT 1480/1560
ACT 33/35
GPA 3.89
Applications Accepted
13.5% 
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Applications Due Jan 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very High
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$57,560
Costs for Carnegie Mellon University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,000
Other Fees$1,364
Room and Board $16,150
Budget for Other Expenses$1,400
Total One Year Cost$77,474

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$102,700 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
87% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Carnegie Mellon University students
Subject Percent of Class
Engineering 26%
Computer and Information Sciences 14%
Visual and Performing Arts 10%
Business 9%
General Studies 8%

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