Carnegie Mellon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #51 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #41 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #38 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 10 | In Pittsburgh |
| #1 of 3,009 | For Computational Linguistics |
| Top1-3 | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 12%
- Undergraduates
- 7,377
- Graduates
- 8,511
- Male:Female Ratio
- 56:44
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.cmu.edu
Carnegie Mellon University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Carnegie Mellon University has an acceptance rate of 12% and is among the top 4% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 10% | 15% |
| Applicants | 33,941 | 20,143 | 12,734 |
| Admissions | 3,959 | 1,973 | 1,870 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,807 | 973 | 780 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
3,497 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
554 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
951 or 53%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1500
or below
75% of them
had 1570
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Carnegie Mellon University are 1500-1570 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
405 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 34
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Carnegie Mellon University are 34-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Nonresident Alien | 6674 (42%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3425 (22%) |
| White | 2805 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 987 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 900 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 589 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 494 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Carnegie Mellon University is $35,552 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $9,097 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $6,994 |
| $48-75K | $14,468 |
| $75-110K | $24,865 |
| $110K+ | $51,480 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $64,596 | $49,999 |
| Tuition in-state | $64,596 | $49,999 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $64,596 | $49,999 |
| Fee in-district | $1,650 | $976 |
| Fee in-state | $1,650 | $976 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,650 | $976 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,044 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,166 |
| Room charge | $10,816 |
| Meal charge | $7,350 |
Carnegie Mellon University majors
Carnegie Mellon University has granted 1,678 bachelor's degrees across 67 programs, 3,534 master's across 83 programs, and 346 doctorate degrees across 37 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 6 | 632 | 11 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 192 | 333 | 31 |
| Computer Science | 218 | 81 | 34 |
| Management Science | 304 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 114 | 144 | 31 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 232 | 4 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 45 | 147 | 35 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 174 | ||
| Systems Science and Theory | 138 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 98 | 27 | |
| Statistics, General | 106 | 12 | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 108 | ||
| Computational Science | 105 | ||
| Financial Mathematics | 11 | 93 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 51 | 29 | 17 |
| Materials Science | 32 | 30 | 23 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 21 | 45 | 11 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 73 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 63 | 7 | |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 36 | 30 | 3 |
| Computer Graphics | 67 | ||
| Data Analytics, Other | 64 | 3 | |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 65 | ||
| Engineering Design | 62 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 46 | 5 | |
| Information Technology Project Management | 50 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 10 | 36 | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 24 | 13 | 9 |
| Chemistry, General | 25 | 5 | 14 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 44 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 36 | 7 | |
| Engineering, Other | 41 | 1 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 41 | ||
| Biometry & Biometrics | 39 | ||
| Human Computer Interaction | 37 | ||
| Physics, General | 14 | 10 | 9 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 29 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 21 | 6 | |
| Computational Mathematics | 23 | 2 | 1 |
| Engineering, General | 15 | 11 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 26 | ||
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 24 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 16 | 7 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 23 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 7 | 16 | |
| Neuroscience | 21 | 2 | |
| Computational Biology | 11 | 2 | 7 |
| Data Analytics, General | 20 | ||
| Psychology, General | 18 | 2 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 1 | 18 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 18 | 1 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 18 | ||
| Data Science, General | 17 | ||
| Data Visualization | 17 | ||
| Public Administration | 17 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 10 | 7 | |
| Architecture | 15 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 15 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 15 | ||
| Cognitive Science, General | 14 | ||
| Engineering Science | 13 | ||
| Stringed Instruments | 4 | 9 | |
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 11 | 1 | |
| Biological & Biosystems Engineering | 11 | ||
| Biotechnology | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 9 | 2 | |
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 7 | 3 | |
| Human-Centered Technology Design | 10 | ||
| Music Technology | 5 | 5 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 4 | 6 | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 7 | 3 | |
| Operations Research | 6 | 3 | |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 9 | ||
| Chemical Engineering, Other | 8 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 8 | ||
| Engineering Mechanics | 5 | 3 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 5 | 3 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | 5 | |
| Applied and Professional Ethics | 7 | ||
| Astrophysics | 7 | ||
| Civil Engineering, Other | 7 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | 6 | |
| General Studies | 7 | ||
| Logic | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Biopsychology | 6 | ||
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 6 | ||
| Applied Linguistics | 5 | ||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 5 | ||
| Materials Sciences, Other | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 4 | ||
| Creative Writing | 4 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 4 | ||
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 4 | ||
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | 1 | |
| Applied Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 3 | ||
| Costume Design | 3 | ||
| History, Other | 3 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 3 | ||
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | 3 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering, Other | 2 | ||
| Digital Arts | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Linguistics | 2 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | ||
| Applied Economics | 1 | ||
| Biomechanics | 1 | ||
| Biophysics | 1 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 1 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Engineering-Related Fields, Other | 1 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 1 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Physics, Other | 1 | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Statistics, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,678 | 3,534 | 346 |
Carnegie Mellon University has a graduation rate of 94%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 94% | 93% | 95% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Carnegie Mellon University is a world-class research university with 140,873 scientific papers published and 7,367,164 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1424 | 31324 |
| 1994 | 1544 | 34662 |
| 1995 | 1544 | 34969 |
| 1996 | 1707 | 41701 |
| 1997 | 1718 | 41751 |
| 1998 | 1947 | 45984 |
| 1999 | 1875 | 51256 |
| 2000 | 1898 | 57202 |
| 2001 | 1966 | 63406 |
| 2002 | 4077 | 114769 |
| 2003 | 3383 | 106953 |
| 2004 | 3099 | 112756 |
| 2005 | 3710 | 136454 |
| 2006 | 3660 | 153425 |
| 2007 | 3465 | 165811 |
| 2008 | 3548 | 179772 |
| 2009 | 3795 | 198194 |
| 2010 | 4202 | 214397 |
| 2011 | 4287 | 235426 |
| 2012 | 4654 | 257303 |
| 2013 | 4708 | 273374 |
| 2014 | 4735 | 296026 |
| 2015 | 4896 | 310627 |
| 2016 | 4703 | 314953 |
| 2017 | 4873 | 328301 |
| 2018 | 5343 | 362600 |
| 2019 | 5687 | 413050 |
| 2020 | 6067 | 462980 |
| 2021 | 5862 | 500881 |
| 2022 | 4666 | 413535 |
| 2023 | 5043 | 428214 |
| 2024 | 4396 | 390751 |
| 2025 | 3436 | 319782 |
Carnegie Mellon University alumni
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Andy Warhol
- Occupations
- diaristcinematographerphotographerprintmakerfilm producer
- Biography
-
Andy Warhol was an American artist and filmmaker. Widely regarded as the most important artist of the second half of the 20th century, Warhol's work spanned various media, including painting, filmmaking, photography, publishing, and performance art. A leading figure in the pop art movement, his work explores the relationship between advertising, consumerism, mass media, and celebrity culture, transforming everyday consumer goods and familiar icons into renowned artworks. His embrace of mechanical reproduction challenged traditional boundaries between high and low culture. He is also credited with popularizing the expression "15 minutes of fame."
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Ethan Hawke
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorwritercomics writerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Ethan Green Hawke is an American actor, author, and filmmaker. Over a four-decade career on both stage and screen, he has become known for his versatility across a wide range of roles and acclaimed collaborations with director Richard Linklater. Prolific in both independent films and blockbusters, Hawke has received numerous accolades including a Daytime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for five Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and a Tony Award.
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Gabriel Macht
- Occupations
- actortelevision actortelevision directorfilm actortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Gabriel Swann Macht is an American actor, known for his role as Harvey Specter in the USA Network series Suits (2011–2019).
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John Forbes Nash
- Enrolled in Carnegie Mellon University
- 1945-1948 graduated with Bachelor of Science in mathematics
- Occupations
- university teachereconomistmathematician
- Biography
-
John Forbes Nash Jr., known and published as John Nash, was an American mathematician who made fundamental contributions to game theory, real algebraic geometry, differential geometry, and partial differential equations. Nash and fellow game theorists John Harsanyi and Reinhard Selten were awarded the 1994 Nobel Prize in Economics. In 2015, Louis Nirenberg and he were awarded the Abel Prize for their contributions to the field of partial differential equations.
General info
| Alternative names | CMU Carnegie Mellon |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1900 |
| Motto | My heart is in the work |
| Colors | cardinal, gray, tartan plaid |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 5,962 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5000 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213-3890 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 303,000 |
| Phone | 4122682000 |