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Carnegie Mellon University

Acceptance Rate 11.30 %
SAT Average 1,540
Tuition & Fees $63,829
Student Population 16,002
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $40,660

Academic Overview

Carnegie Mellon University Campus, Pittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Mellon University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $63,829 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $49,450.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 16,002 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 11.30% and the graduation rate is 91% last year.
The salary after graduation from Carnegie Mellon University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $103,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, CMU's tuition & fees is $63,829. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $49,450.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$63,829
Graduate$49,450
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at CMU. The acceptance rate of CMU is 11.30% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 44.31%. The average graduation rate is 91% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $40,660 and 48% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 16,002 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Carnegie Mellon University is 11.30 %.
Acceptance Rate
11.30%
Graduation Rate for Carnegie Mellon University is 91 %
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate for Carnegie Mellon University is 97 %
Retention Rate
97%
Student Population for Carnegie Mellon University is 16,002
Student Population
16,002
Student to Faculty Ratio for Carnegie Mellon University is 5 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
5 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $40,660 at Carnegie Mellon University.
Financial Aid Amount
$40,660

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
Phone412-268-2000
WEBwww.cmu.edu/
Admissionadmission.enrollment.cmu.edu/
Online Applicationadmission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/apply-now
Financial Aidadmission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatoradmission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/financial-aid-estimator
Veterans Tuitionwww.cmu.edu/hub/registrar/veterans-benefits/
Disability Servicewww.cmu.edu/hr/resources/hr-partners/disability.html

Offered Degrees

CMU offers 314 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1390
Master's1000
Doctorate (Research)660
Post-Bachelor's Certificate80
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Carnegie Mellon University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:3,587)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,486)

Veterans Benefits

Carnegie Mellon University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges