| Location: | Mid-Atlantic |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Tartans |
| Nickname: | CMU |
Carnegie Mellon University (also known as CMU) is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It began as the Carnegie Technical Schools, founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1900. In 1912, the school became Carnegie Institute of Technology and began granting four-year degrees. In 1967, the Carnegie Institute of Technology merged with the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research to form Carnegie Mellon University. The University’s 140-acre main campus is three miles from Downtown Pittsburgh and abuts the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in the city's Oakland neighborhood.
The University has seven colleges and schools: the Carnegie Institute of Technology (engineering), the College of Fine Arts, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Mellon College of Science, the Tepper School of Business, the School of Computer Science, and the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management.
Since its inception, Carnegie Mellon has grown into a world-renowned institution, with numerous programs that are frequently ranked among the best in the world. In the most recent release of the Top 200 World Universities by Times Higher Education, Carnegie Mellon was ranked 20th overall and 7th in technology. In the 2008 edition, U.S. News & World Report ranked Carnegie Mellon's undergraduate program 22nd in the nation amongst national research universities, and in the 2009 edition its graduate programs in Computer Science 4th, Engineering 7th, Business 17th, Public Affairs 10th, Fine Arts 7th and Psychology 9th. The university attracts students from all 50 U.S. states and 93 countries and was named one of the "New Ivies" by Newsweek in 2006. Peer institutions of Carnegie Mellon include Caltech, Cornell, Duke, Emory, Georgia Tech, MIT, Northwestern, Penn, Princeton, RPI, and Stanford.
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| Percent of Students International: | 24% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 38% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (University Athletic Association) Basketball (University Athletic Association) Track (University Athletic Association) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 32,044 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 31,650 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 394 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 5,673 | 12% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,790 | 7% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 15,462 | 64% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 7,062 | 45% | |
Any Aid: |
68% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 39% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 98% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 610, Math: 680 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 710, Math: 760 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 19% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 27, Math: 27 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 32, Verbal: 33, Math: 33 |
| Application Fee: | $ 60.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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I have been lookin at colleges to enter for the future, and I always caught my eye on Carnegie. It has all my needs of a career there and its a great schol. Plus, its far enough away from my parents so they wont bother me. But people have been tellin me that its such a dificult schol to get through. Is it true?
12 months ago
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It's a very difficult school to gain admissions to. It's currently ranked #22 by U.S. News and World Report, and that's pretty darn high. They have top notch programs in engineering, fine arts, and business, and the rest of their programs are also very desirable.
Whether or not you get in is determined by several factors: GPA, class rank, SAT scores, essay, recommendations, etc. It also depends on which school you are applying to. For example, the Tepper School of Business has a 13% acceptance rate, while the school of Humanities and Social Sciences has a 34% acceptance rate.
Good luck.
Here is page full of admissions statistics, straight from CMU:
http://my.cmu.edu/site/admission/menuitem.edce48707aab43c019300710d4a02008/
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Hi
I am confused. I love math, computer and physics. I go the admission of Carnegie mellon University & Texas A&M University. But I don't know which major is better, mechanical engineering or computer science. and which uni is better....
please, help me???
pls mention where do u live in ur answers>>>>>>
16 months ago
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Carnegie Mellon is a very, very strong school, and their engineering and computer science programs rank among the best in the world. Their computer science programs are especially strong - definately top 5-10 in the US.
Texas A&M is also very strong, but ranks below CM. Still, in many engineering fields, it's in the top 30 in the US for engineering.
But which do you think is a better fit for you? And are you instate Texas? If so, you'll get a great education at Texas A&M at a relatively low cost, due to the in-state tuition discount. That alone would make this school a strong contender.
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UT Austin or Carnegie mellon?
I have been accepted to UT Austin and Carnegie Mellon. I am majoring in Physics. Which is a better university for an undergraduate? Which looks good to the employer? Is the high cost of CMU (25 000, with aid) worth it than fullride for UT for physics major?
16 months ago
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Carnegie Mellon hands down. It's number one in the country in Robotics and AI. The contacts you will make at Carnegie Mellon will be worth the cost 100 fold.
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I will be doing a Master of Public Policy. In Syracuse I got a full scholarship for their one year programme, in Carnegie Mellon I would have to put 25k from my own pocket in two years time.
17 months ago
Best Answer
Carnegie Mellon may have a better reputation, but may not necessarily the better school for you. In fact, in 2004, Syracuse's school of public affairs was ranked number 1 by US News (if you care about what they think). Here are some things you might want to think about.
1. Don't think about the money right away--if both schools gave you free ride, which one would you choose?
2. Think about your specific program- do a little research on the professors from both universities and see which professors have specific interests that closely match your own interests in public policy. This your chance to prepare for a career that will closely match what you want to do.
3. Did you visit universities yet? You definitely should.
Both colleges are great. Good luck choosing--
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Carnegie Mellon University?
Has anybody been accepted or attend CMU....I am very set on attending there.....My grades iun school are not the best....As & Bs ...maybe 3rd in my class...this is due to a lack of devotion towards my studies which i now regret...however...i am technically a genius and have won national mathematic competitions....will this help me....anything of use someone can offer will be much appreciated
17 months ago
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I haven't been accepted or attend CMU, however I go to Pitt which is right next door basically. All the people I know who go there had similar grades and placement in their class, but what CMU really looks for is scientific/technological genius, which you say you have. I think your chances are pretty good as long as you do/did well on your SATs and ACT and you're involved with alot of extracirricular activities (band, AP classes, Model UN, math competitions like you have participated in, science or technology related clubs). Musical abilites also help. Colleges don't just look at grades anymore, they look at how you function in society, so I'm sure CMU does that. I hope that helps (and Pitt is great too, sorry just had to put that out there) and good luck!
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Carnegie Mellon - Physics?
How does carnegie mellon university rank in is physics program for an undergraduate. How good is it?
18 months ago
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Carnegie Mellon is ranked 62 for their physics program by the Graham-Diamond Physics Ranking system which attempts to quantitatively assign values to colleges based on awards and citations given to the department.
In the US News report ranked Carnegie Mellon 28th in physics. The University tied with Brown, Michigan State and Northwestern universities. Carnegie Mellon was ranked 21st in the nation over all.
Carnegie Mellon has an excellent physics program for undergraduates. One of the best in the nation according to many reputable sources.
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The thing is i got a scholarship for a masters degree... my options are Harvard, Georgetown and Rutgers... and the placement officer added Carnegie Mellon, but i dont know that school very well...
21 months ago
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Yes, it's a top school. One of the best in the country, especially for engineering (ironically, it's also highly regarded for its drama program).
What prompts you to ask that?
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carnegie mellon university?
what is carnegie mellon university famous for?
and what are the 10 best film universities?
22 months ago
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We are famous for our engineering and computer science, mostly, but all of our schools are high ranking, including drama, music, arch., business
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I am looking for Masters programs in the US in Human Computer Interaction/Usability Testing. I am aware of Carnegie Mellon University's HCII program. Are there other schools offering Masters degree in this field?
28 months ago
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Carnegie Mellon was the first one that sprang to my mind. They offer a very strong program. Anther school that intrigues me with an MS in this field is Rensselaer Polytechnic University, in Troy, NY.
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Probably Morewood Gardens. Great location in the middle of campus, filled with many other freshmen (as well as some upper classmen), and still in pretty good condition (for a college dorm).
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