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Carnegie Mellon University

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Pennsylvania

United States

Overview

Carnegie Mellon University is a hub for some of the most talented doers, dreamers and difference-makers in the world. Carnegie Mellon is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business to public policy, the humanities and the arts. Our community includes more than 14,000 students in the university's seven schools and colleges who benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on creativity. Here, you'll learn and explore side-by-side with world-renowned faculty, collaborating to tackle society's biggest challenges and deliver work that matters.
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Location

5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213

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Total Cost

$64,596

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Median Salary

$88,268

Ranking

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#22

US World and News Report

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#28

The World University Rankings

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#58

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

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Acceptance rate

11.66%

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Yield Rate

45.67%

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SAT range

1510-1560

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ACT range

34-35

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$64,596

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In State Cost

$57,560

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Out of State Cost

$64,596

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In State Tuition Fees

$57,560

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Room And Board

$18,894

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Living Cost

$21,544

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Average Total Aid Awarded

$56,005

Funding Options

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

Scholarship

39.47% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $56,005.

Scholarships

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Demonstrated Financial Need (Domestic Students) - Carnegie Mellon is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need for domestic students. Students from families making less than $75,000/year will attend completely tuition-free. Students from families making less than $100,000/year will receive financial aid that does not include federal loans.; CMU Pathway Program - Designed to help deserving students attend regardless of socioeconomic background.; Grants or Scholarships (Average Award) (USD 47,550) - 49% of undergraduates received such awards in 2022-23.; Federal Pell Grants (Average Award) (USD 5,934) - Approximately 17% of undergraduates received federal Pell Grants.
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    Financial Aid

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    Grants or Scholarships

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    Grants and Scholarships

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    Federal Student Loans

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    University Grants and Scholarships

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    Demonstrated Financial Need (Domestic Students)

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    CMU Pathway Program

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    Grants or Scholarships (Average Award)

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    Federal Pell Grants (Average Award)

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    Carnegie Mellon University Financial Aid

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    No financial aid for international students

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    Federal Pell Grants

Application Requirements

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What Really Matters When Applying

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Academics

Explore the academic programs and opportunities that await you at this college.
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Student Faculty Ratio

6:1

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Graduation Rate

93%

Most Popular Majors (10)

Information Systems

Keyboard Performance

Instrumental Performance

Statistics (Bachelor of Science)

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Bachelor's in Mathematical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Computational Biology

Bachelor of Science in Computational Finance

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence

Students

Discover what life on campus is really like—from diversity to student activities.
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Full-Time Enrollment

7568

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Admission Policy

GPA: Require; Rank: Require; Prep Courses: Require; Recommendations: Require

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International Students

23.29%

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Rentention Rate

98%

Placements

See where your degree can take you—career paths and alumni outcomes.
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Median Earnings After Graduation

$88,268

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Graduation Rate

93%

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Job Placement

91%

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