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Carnegie Mellon University

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Acceptance Rate 11.66 %
SAT Average 1,540
Tuition & Fees $65,636
Student Population 15,888
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $43,489

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 2025 tuition & fees is $65,636 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $50,975.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 15,888 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 11.66% and the graduation rate is 94% 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.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, CMU's tuition & fees is $65,636. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $50,975.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$65,636
Graduate$50,975
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at CMU. The acceptance rate of CMU is 11.66% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 45.67%. The average graduation rate is 94% and the transfer-out rate is 2%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $43,489 and 48% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 15,888 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 11.66 %.
Acceptance Rate
11.66%
Graduation Rate for Carnegie Mellon University is 94 %
Graduation Rate
94%
Transfer-out Rate for Carnegie Mellon University is 2 %
Transfer-out Rate
2%
Retention Rate for Carnegie Mellon University is 98 %
Retention Rate
98%
Student Population for Carnegie Mellon University is 15,888
Student Population
15,888
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 $43,489 at Carnegie Mellon University.
Financial Aid Amount
$43,489

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 355 major programs through online and on-site education where 49 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1590
Master's11025
Doctorate (Research)7116
Post-Bachelor's Certificate137
Post-Master's Certificate21

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✔
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