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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Highly Selective • 12% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Carnegie Mellon University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Pittsburgh, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 12%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
12% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading730 - 770
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math770 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite34 - 35
1typical 50% range36
12%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Engineering23% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $268,121
Earnings 5yr: $251,632
Debt: $21,442
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $250,168
Earnings 5yr: $183,814
Debt: $22,250
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $221,170
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $209,847
Earnings 5yr: $176,502
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $208,503
Earnings 5yr: $193,021
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $193,154
Earnings 5yr: $166,594
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $187,437
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Cognitive Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $162,106
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $160,783
Earnings 5yr: $159,088
Debt: $23,250
Statistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $156,743
Earnings 5yr: $155,025
Debt: $21,375
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,366
Earnings 5yr: $119,019
Debt: N/A
Systems Science and Theory.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $146,929
Earnings 5yr: $133,740
Debt: $23,250
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $146,578
Earnings 5yr: $156,313
Debt: N/A
Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,741
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $144,886
Earnings 5yr: $132,407
Debt: $22,020
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,588
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,500
Statistics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,407
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,603
Earnings 5yr: $109,987
Debt: N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,105
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Materials Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,715
Earnings 5yr: $82,065
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$31,944
In-State Tuition$66,246
Out-of-State Tuition$66,246
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
16%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
91%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$105,360
+9% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$114,862
Completion Signals
94%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
98%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$219/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
51%
Men49%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 51% men and 49% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
10%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$107,339
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