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Carnegie Mellon University

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.

Location

5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213

Website

https://www.admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/apply-now

Total Cost

$64,596

Median Salary

$88,268

Ranking

#22

US World and News Report

#28

The World University Rankings

#58

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

11.66%

Yield Rate

45.67%

SAT range

1510-1560

ACT range

34-35

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$64,596

In State Cost

$57,560

Out of State Cost

$64,596

In State Tuition Fees

$57,560

Room And Board

$18,894

Living Cost

$21,544

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

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.