A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Carnegie Mellon are predominantly White with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 68% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
32%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
28%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
18%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 28% more male students than female students enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University with a gender ratio of 56% men to 44% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Carnegie Mellon has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
56%
|
| Women |
44%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8,973
|
| Women |
7,029
|
Carnegie Mellon serves a high number of out-of-state students with 89% of the student body residing outside of Pennsylvania or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
11%
|
| Out of State |
69%
|
| Foreign |
20%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
15% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211440 IPEDS survey data for Carnegie Mellon University.