Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
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?
Sticker price$81,297
Net price (after aid)$31,671
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$8,460
$30k – $48k$12,600
$48k – $75k$17,534
$75k – $110k$27,827
$110k+$52,593
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$114,862
Median debt at graduation$21,750
Est. monthly loan payment$231
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.3×Graduates earn about 5.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants15%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans36%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
93%
Freshman Retention
97%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$115k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$21.8k below avg
Strong completion rate
93% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$63.8k
Net price
$31.7k
Pell
15%
Median debt
$21.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$115k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
EngineeringComputer ScienceArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (21)
Engineering
Biomedical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Computer Science
Software EngineeringWeb DevelopmentData Science
Arts & Humanities
HistoryMusic
Natural Sciences
PhysicsBiologyMathematics
Admissions
Acceptance rate
11%
SAT range
1500 - 1570
ACT range
34 - 35
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Carnegie Mellon University located?
- Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, PA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Carnegie Mellon University?
- Carnegie Mellon University is a private university based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Carnegie Mellon University?
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- What is the tuition at Carnegie Mellon University?
- Carnegie Mellon University's published in-state tuition is approximately $63,829 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Carnegie Mellon University?
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