Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon; CMU
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-3890
Campus Vibe
Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
Carnegie Mellon University is a private institution in Pittsburgh with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1545, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.2K undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $114,862 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,671.
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Carnegie Mellon University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1545
ACT Score Range
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$31,671
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
55
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
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Estimated from PA state average + large city premium