CMU Description
Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a global research university that offers a unique interdisciplinary education to students who have interests that go beyond one area of study.
Having been in operation for more than a century, Carnegie Mellon has claimed its place among the elite universities in America, consistently ranking among the top 25.
The Office of Student Activities makes sure that student life at Carnegie Mellon is both exciting and educational. When you’re not in class, you may want to participate in some of activities and events happening around campus, like intramural sports or drama productions. You may also want to take in one of the many renowned art exhibits that come to the Miller Gallery or listen to a guest lecture.
Academics at the school include undergraduate and graduate programs. Some bachelor’s programs include Music and Technology, Computational Biology, Health Professions and Computer Science and Arts. Graduate programs include Entertainment Industry Management, Product Design and Medical Scientist Training.
Admissions are competitive, and require students to submit a Common Application, Carnegie-Mellon supplement, official high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores and a teacher recommendation. A secondary school counselor evaluation is also necessary.
Financial aid is available to eligible students who file a FAFSA through institutional scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs.
Quick Facts about Carnegie Mellon University
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Private
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Tartans
Nickname
CMU
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Most Selective
In-State Tuition
$43,160
Out-of-State Tuition
$43,160
Retention Rate
96%
Enrollment
11,319
Year Established
1900
CMU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 5,809
- Freshman Class
- 1,486
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 11,319
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 51%
- Graduate
- 49%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 96%
- Part-Time
- 4%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 15%
- Out-of-State
- 85%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 40%
- Men
- 60%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 5%
- Asian
- 24%
- Caucasian
- 50%
- Latino
- 5%
- Other
- 16%
Students State Origin
- Pennsylvania
- 15%
- New Jersey
- 12%
- New York
- 10%
- California
- 7%
- Maryland
- 6%
- Other
- 50%
International Students
- International
- 29%
- Domestic
- 71%
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