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Carnegie Mellon University

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Start: 2026-06-06T10:00:00
Location: Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon; CMU

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-3890

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate11.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1545

Reading & WritingMid: 735

730770

MathMid: 785

770800

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34

3435

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (230)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

97%

Very Positive

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

10 Years$114,862

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#20

—

vs 2024

Forbes

#58

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vs 2024

Wall Street Journal

—

vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#189

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vs 2024

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

•Carnegie was inspired for the design of his school by the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, founded by industrialist Charles Pratt in 1887.
•In 1912, the institution changed its name to Carnegie Institute of Technology (CIT) and began offering four-year degrees.
•The Mellon Institute of Industrial Research was founded in 1913 by banker and industrialist brothers Andrew Mellon (who went on to become U.
•In 1927, the Mellon Institute was incorporated as an independent nonprofit.
•In 1937, the Mellon Institute's iconic building was completed on Fifth Avenue.

Source: Wikipedia