Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Online | cmu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Carnegie Mellon University occupies an urban campus in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, approximately three miles from downtown, where historic collegiate Gothic architecture combines with modern academic facilities. Founded in 1900 by industrialist Andrew Carnegie as the Carnegie Technical Schools, the institution became Carnegie Mellon University in 1967 through a merger with Mellon Institute. The university maintains leading programs in computer science, robotics, engineering, and fine arts, while the School of Drama and School of Computer Science are consistently recognized among the top programs nationally. Students typically reside on campus for their first two years in residence halls centered around the "Cut," a grassy campus hub, with upperclassmen often moving to nearby neighborhoods. The university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Tartans, though it is primarily known for its academic and research achievements, particularly in artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and theatrical arts.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
Carnegie Mellon is rated within the top 10% 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 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#41 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#41 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#71 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1490/1570 |
| ACT | 34/35 |
| GPA | 3.89 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,480 |
| Room and Board | $16,486 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $80,230 |
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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Last updated February 24, 2024