School Overview
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private, research university located in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The university was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1900 as Carnegie Technical School. In 1912, Carnegie Technical School began granting four-year degrees, at which time the institution’s name was changed to the Carnegie Institute of Technology. After merging with the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research in 1967, the Carnegie Institute of Technology became Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).
The CMU campus is located just three miles from downtown Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Schenley Park, and the University of Pittsburgh, and resides on 140 acres in the Oakland and Squirrel Hill neighborhoods, extending into Shadyside.
CMU is composed of seven academic schools and colleges which include the College of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mellon College of Science, Tepper School of Business, H. John Heinz III College (Public Policy and Information Systems), and the School of Computer Science.
Carnegie Mellon University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (412) 268-2000 |
| Website: | www.cmu.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/apply-now |
| Address: | 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 14,180 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 89% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 5 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 13,347 (94% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $57,119 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $57,119 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 58% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $41,645 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Carnegie Mellon University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Related Services | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 8 | 6 | 7 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 12 | 13 | 11 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 10 | 10 | 6 | |
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering | 1 | 10 | 16 | 14 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| History | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 8 | 4 | 7 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 11 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Psychology | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences | 6 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | 21 | 23 | 1 | |
| Grand total | 8 | 133 | 108 | 72 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Carnegie Mellon University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $57,119 |
| Out-of-state | $57,119 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $45,909 |
| Out-of-state | $45,909 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 911 | 58% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 733 | 47% | $41,645 |
| Student loan aid | 646 | 41% | $6,615 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,350 | 51% | $36,919 |
| Federal student loans | 2,511 | 38% | $5,939 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Carnegie Mellon University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Carnegie Mellon University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 27,634 | 16,756 | 10,878 | Percent admitted | 100% | 12% | 21% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 6% | 5% | 7% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Carnegie Mellon University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 14,180 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,618 |
| Graduate enrollment | 7,562 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Carnegie Mellon University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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