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Information Summary
Ranks 505th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$46,118 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
34% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
32 / 1490 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
10,017 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Pittsburgh, PA
| Total Population | 28,320 (28,320 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 10,501 (1.85 people per house) |
| Families | 2,849 (2.66 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 5,054 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,756 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 55 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 194 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 19,106 |
| Pop. — Other | 835 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Carnegie Mellon University?
Ranks 36th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $33,050 | $33,050 | $33,050 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $398 | $398 | $398 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $475 | $475 | $475 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $31,560 | $31,560 | $31,560 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $388 | $388 | $388 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $438 | $438 | $438 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $46,118 | $46,118 | $46,118 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $35,523 | $35,523 | $35,523 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $35,523 | $35,523 | $35,523 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $31,036  $34,578 |
$31,036  $34,578 |
$31,036  $34,578 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $910  $945 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,554  $9,280 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,280  $1,315 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 18,864 (12,360 male / 6,504 female) |
| Admitted | 6,357 (3,918 male / 2,439 female) |
| Admission rate | 34% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,428 (876 male / 552 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,424 (875 male / 549 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 4 (1 male / 3 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 10,017 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Carnegie Mellon University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | University Athletic Association |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | University Athletic Association |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | University Athletic Association |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Carnegie Mellon University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 39th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 16% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 27 / 33 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 27 / 33 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 28 / 32 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 31st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 87% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 610 / 710 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 690 / 780 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1300 / 1490 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,847 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $5,440 |
| Board Fee | $3,530 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $5,844 | 179 |  13% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,940 | 85 |  6% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $15,867 | 901 |  66% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,395 | 631 |  46% |
| Any financial aid type | 967 |  71% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,710 | 779 | 2,489 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 202 | 199 | 401 |
Hispanic | 238 | 122 | 360 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 991 | 688 | 1,679 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 24 | 11 | 35 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,521 | 1,302 | 3,823 |
Race Unknown | 802 | 428 | 1,230 |
| Total | 6,488 | 3,529 | 10,017 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | 66 | 303 | |
| 233 | 61 | 294 | |
| 162 | 33 | 195 | |
| 87 | 76 | 163 | |
| 113 | 44 | 157 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
