Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Pittsburgh, PA. It enrolls about 15,596 students and admits roughly 11% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Enrollment | 15,596 |
| Acceptance rate | 11% |
| Applicants / admitted | 33,707 / 3,843 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $63,274 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $63,274 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 93% |
| Transfer-out rate | 3% |
| Full-time retention rate | 97% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 730–770 |
| ACT middle 50% | 34–35 |
| Website | www.cmu.edu/ |
| Phone | 4122682000 |
Admissions
About 33,707 students applied and 3,843 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,708 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $63,274 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,671 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 93% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Carnegie Mellon University is in Pittsburgh, PA, Allegheny County. Its coordinates are 40.4436, -79.9420.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Carnegie Mellon University?
About 11% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 33,707 applicants.
How much does Carnegie Mellon University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $63,274 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Carnegie Mellon University?
About 15,596 students are enrolled.