A+
Rating
Private
Type
15,143
Students
$55,816
Tuition
15%
Acceptance
#21
Ranking
Large City
Campus Setting
Carnegie Mellon University is a large private university located in Pittsburgh, PA ranked 21stin the nation. It has a total of 7,068 full-time undergraduate students and is quite competitive, accepting 15.44% of applicants. Carnegie Mellon University offers 321 different majors and is best known for its electrical and electronics engineering, statistics, and information technology programs, which are all nationally ranked 1st. With a tuition cost of $55,816 per year, Carnegie Mellon University is exceptionally expensive. 78.26% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, joining the workforce. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $83,600 per year, which is 101% over the national median.
Carnegie Mellon University
National Average
$74,491/year
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$37,572/year
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
Carnegie Mellon University
National
1460 - 1560
77% of students submit
37%
32 - 36
36% of students submit
Required
$75
Full-Time
Part-Time
51%
83%
49%
15%
1%
1%
11% Information Technology
9% Electrical and Electronics Engineering
8% Business Administration and Management, General
71% Others
11%
606 Graduates
9%
496 Graduates
8%
438 Graduates
6%
322 Graduates
5%
286 Graduates
3%
174 Graduates
3%
146 Graduates
3%
139 Graduates
Students
Professors
5
660,253
$28,167
96%
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
Carnegie Mellon University
National
$69,800
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$83,600
6 Years After Graduation
78%