Carnegie Mellon University
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$57,560
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About Carnegie Mellon University
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.
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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.
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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
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 awards96% 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
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 awards93% 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.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 33-35
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1460-1560
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe 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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards14k
Students enrolled
3%
Online student enrollment
5:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Non-U.S. Citizen
37%
White
23%
Asian
21%
Unknown
6%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
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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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
9
Total Online Enrollment
431
Percent of Programs Online
97% On-campus
3% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 13% online
Master's 6% online
Doctorate 1% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $57,560 | $57,560 |
Graduate | $46,441 | $46,441 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
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 Undergraduate Cost
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 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
14%
State Grant Aid
2%
Institution Grant Aid
50%
Pell Grant
14%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$84k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Golf
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Architecture And Related Services
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biometry/Biometrics
BA
MA
DOC
Computational Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biomathematics and Bioinformatics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biophysics
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Telecommunications Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
BA
MA
DOC
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Graphics
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering-Related Fields, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Design
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Science
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Mechanics
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Research
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Russian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Japanese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Chinese Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
13Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computational Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematical Statistics and Probability
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Human Computer Interaction
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biopsychology
BA
MA
DOC
Science, Technology and Society
BA
MA
DOC
Behavioral Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Cognitive Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computational Science
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Science and Theory
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Logic
BA
MA
DOC
Applied and Professional Ethics
BA
MA
DOC
16Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Materials Science
BA
MA
DOC
Astrophysics
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
BA
MA
DOC
17Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
19Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Music Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Costume Design
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Game and Interactive Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Music, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Voice and Opera
BA
MA
DOC
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
BA
MA
DOC
Music Pedagogy
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
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