Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Pittsburgh, PA. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The CMU's 2022 tuition & fees is $58,924. 51% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $36,928.
The school has a total enrollment of 13,519 and the student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1 (20.00%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from CMU is $103,000 and it varies by field of study.
Carnegie Mellon University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Directory Information
| Address | 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 412-268-2000 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Sevices |
| School Type | four-years, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Carnegie Mellon University are $58,924. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $47,347.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $59,864 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $47,368.
| Undergraduate | $58,924 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $47,347 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)
| Undergraduate | $59,864 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $47,368 |
The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the CMU directly. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is not yet announced or vary by program. The estimation is based on the rate of last year. See the CMU bursar/financial aid page for more information.
2022 Key Stats
The Acceptance rate at Carnegie Mellon University is 14% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 43%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,520.
The average graduation rate is 93%. Total 13,519 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $103,000. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer Science program shows the highest salary with $138,900 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 14% Acceptance Rate / 43% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,520 SAT / 34 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 93% |
| Retention Rate | 96%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20.00% (5 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 13,519 (6,622 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $36,928 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $103,000 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $24,400 - $138,900 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
Carnegie Mellon University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
CMU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of CMU. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 4,078. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,968.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 4,078 |
Best Programs at Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University have been chosen for one of best colleges in next area of majors.
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Public Administration
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Management Information Systems
- Operations Management and Supervision
