Carnegie Mellon University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,754
Student to faculty ratio	5 to 1
Acceptance rate	14%
Students retention rate	97%
On-time graduation rate	93%

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Carnegie Mellon is 14%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Carnegie Mellon University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 5-to-1, Carnegie Mellon emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Carnegie Mellon boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

13.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,924

Cost of attendance at Carnegie Mellon University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,924

Cost of attendance at Carnegie Mellon University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at Carnegie Mellon University received on average $39,421 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$39,421

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	231	14%	$5,234	$1,208,985
Other Federal Grant	231	14%	$7,067	$1,632,456
State Grant/Scholarships	25	2%	$3,248	$81,192
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	806	49%	$37,442	$30,178,033
Total Grant & Scholarships	809	50%	$39,421	$31,891,681

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carnegie Mellon University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Carnegie Mellon University students is 92.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 94.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 91.2%.

92.8%

asian 94.7% 448 students
African American 90.3% 65 students
white 90.7% 371 students
unknown 90.5% 76 students
hispanic 90.4% 141 students
International Students 95.8% 296 students
Mixed Race 88.3% 53 students

Sport Conferences

Football University Athletic Association
Basketball University Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country University Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Carnegie Mellon University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Carnegie Mellon University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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