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Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon; CMU

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-3890

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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.

Established
1900
Motto
"My heart is in the work" – Andrew Carnegie
Mascot
Scotty the Scottish Terrier
Type
Private research university
Conference
University Athletic Association of NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

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11%Acceptance
1545SAT Avg
7,187Students
5:1Student:Faculty
93%Grad Rate
$114,862Earnings 10yr
$31,671Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Carnegie Mellon University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate11.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1545

Reading & WritingMid: 735
730770
MathMid: 785
770800

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3435

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

11.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1545

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$63,829
Room & Board$17,468
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$80,514
Average Net Price$31,671
Median Debt at Graduation$21,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$231

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,460
$30–48K$12,600
$48–75K$17,534
$75–110K$27,827
$110K+$52,593

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

Programs (230)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,187
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
10%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 22%
Black 4%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 34%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 19%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate92.5%
Freshman Retention97.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$105,360
8 Years$105,524
10 Years$114,862

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$85,800
Men
$114,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#20
Wall Street Journal
#1
Washington Monthly
#189

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from PA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
3 mi(5 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
254 mi(440 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
312 mi(541 min)

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