Overview
Student Population
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Online | cmu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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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 24,351 prospective students applied, and 4,170 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,572 enrolled in the school. 13,160 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 869 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $54,244 plus fees of $1,221. Carnegie Mellon is ranked 48 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Carnegie Mellon is rated within the top 12% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1450/1550 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| GPA | 3.69 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,221 |
| Room and Board | $14,418 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $72,283 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211440 IPEDS survey data for Carnegie Mellon University.