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 55% more male students than female students enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University with a gender ratio of 32% men to 21% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Carnegie Mellon has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
21%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,047
|
| Women |
3,260
|
Carnegie Mellon serves a high number of out-of-state students with 91% of the student body residing outside of Pennsylvania or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
9%
|
| Out of State |
71%
|
| Foreign |
20%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
17% 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.
Last updated February 24, 2025