Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
CMU is a world-renowned research university with top-ranked programs in computer science, engineering, and the arts.
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Tuition
$63,829
Acceptance
11%
Students
15,494
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$63,829
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,829
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,468
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,658
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.3×Graduates earn about 5.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
93%
Freshman Retention
97%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
11%
SAT range
1500 - 1570
ACT range
34 - 35
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
15,494
Undergrads
7,187
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
350
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
158
Violent Rate / 1,000
6.3
Property Rate / 1,000
6.85
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Pittsburgh
Violent Rate / 100k
399
Property Rate / 100k
1,804
Location
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Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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