Carnegie Mellon University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Pittsburgh, PA

$57,560

Avg tuition

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About Carnegie Mellon University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Carnegie Mellon University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,622, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 17%. The university offers 134 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 93%, and a student-faculty ratio of 5:1. Tuition and fees for students are $57,560.

Rankings

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#6 Ranked in The Top Online Master's in Information Technology Programs

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

17% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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96% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

93% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 33-35

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1460-1560

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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14k

Students enrolled

Online student enrollment

5:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

Non-U.S. Citizen

37%

White

23%

Asian

21%

Unknown

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

43%

Socio-economic diversity

14% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,000
On-campus room and board	$15,550
On-campus other expenses	$1,400
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$14,740
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$1,400
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$1,400

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$75,510	$75,510
Off-campus without family	$74,700	$74,700
Off-campus with family	$59,960	$59,960

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services
	Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
	Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biometry/Biometrics
	Computational Biology
	Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other
	Neuroscience
	Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other
	Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
	Biophysics
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Actuarial Science
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Telecommunications Management
	Organizational Behavior Studies
	Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
	Finance, General
	Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Accounting
	Management Information Systems, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
	Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other
	Information Technology Project Management
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
	Computer Science
	Computer and Information Sciences, Other
	Information Technology
	Computer Graphics
6	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Engineering-Related Fields, Other
	Engineering Design
	Engineering/Industrial Management
	CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
	Engineering Technology, General
7	Engineering
	Chemical Engineering
	Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
	Engineering Science
	Engineering Mechanics
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Construction Engineering
	Manufacturing Engineering
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Engineering, General
	Civil Engineering, General
	Engineering, Other
	Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
	Operations Research
	Computer Software Engineering
8	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
	Rhetoric and Composition
	Technical and Business Writing
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
9	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
	Spanish Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
	German Language and Literature
	Russian Language and Literature
	Japanese Language and Literature
	Linguistics
	Chinese Language and Literature
10	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
11	History
	History, General
	History, Other
12	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
13	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Mathematics, Other
	Computational Mathematics
	Financial Mathematics
	Statistics, General
	Mathematical Statistics and Probability
	Mathematics and Statistics, Other
14	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Human Computer Interaction
	Sustainability Studies
	Biopsychology
	Science, Technology and Society
	Behavioral Sciences
	International/Global Studies
	Cognitive Science
	Computational Science
	Systems Science and Theory
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
15	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
	Logic
	Applied and Professional Ethics
16	Physical Sciences
	Materials Science
	Astrophysics
	Chemistry, General
	Chemical Physics
	Chemistry, Other
	Physics, General
	Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
17	Psychology
	Psychology, Other
	Psychology, General
18	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Policy Analysis
	Public Administration
19	Social Sciences
	Applied Economics
	Economics, Other
	International Relations and Affairs
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
20	Visual And Performing Arts
	Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
	Music Technology
	Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General
	Costume Design
	Digital Arts
	Design and Visual Communications, General
	Game and Interactive Media Design
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
	Playwriting and Screenwriting
	Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
	Music, Other
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Music Performance, General
	Music Theory and Composition
	Voice and Opera
	Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
	Music Pedagogy
	Directing and Theatrical Production

Carnegie Mellon University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Carnegie Mellon University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a competitive acceptance rate. This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools. This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Architecture And Related Services

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards