Carnegie Mellon University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
Quick Facts
7,187
Total Enrollment
11%
Acceptance Rate
93%
Graduation Rate
$105,360
Median Earnings (6yr)
$63,829
In-State Tuition
$31,671
Avg Net Price
5:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1545
Avg SAT Score
About Carnegie Mellon University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 5000 Forbes Avenue |
| City | Pittsburgh, PA |
| ZIP Code | 15213-3890 |
| County | Allegheny County |
President/Chief Administrator: Farnam Jahanian (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 7,187 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 50% |
| Male | 50% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 21.6% |
| Black | 4.2% |
| Hispanic | 10.8% |
| Asian | 33.6% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.4% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 19.1% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 1.5% |
| Part-Time Students | 2.1% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 730 | 750 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 770 | 790 | 800 |
| ACT Composite | 34 | 35 | 35 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$63,829
In-State Tuition
$63,829
Out-of-State Tuition
$80,514
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,671
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 15% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 36% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 15% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $21,750 |
| Median Total Debt | $20,250 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $37,912 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 91% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,460 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,600 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,534 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $27,827 |
| $110,001+ | $52,593 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$105,360
6 Years After
$105,524
8 Years After
$114,862
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $64,336 | 75th percentile: $173,267
Earnings by Family Income Background
$92,799
Low Income
$104,292
Middle Income
$108,354
High Income
Student Outcomes
97%
Full-Time Retention
93%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
5:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$13,724
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$35,875
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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