Carnegie Mellon University: Review & Facts

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Carnegie Mellon University is a large four-year, private not-for-profit school with 16,005 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1900 and is one of the 23 colleges and schools located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

At Carnegie Mellon University you can obtain your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
179
Carnegie Mellon University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 179 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Management, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Carnegie Mellon University is excellent at 97% (well above Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
97%
Good
The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon University is outstanding: 95%.

Student to faculty ratio at Carnegie Mellon University is great: 5:1. Read more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high - about $59,900 per academic year. The additional fees at Carnegie Mellon University beyond tuition are roughly $1,000; this totals $60,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Carnegie Mellon University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
11%
Hard
As reported in recent data, 34,261 applications were submitted and 3,873 were accepted, so it is challenging to become a student at this school.

Carnegie Mellon University will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Carnegie Mellon University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,000
High
Carnegie Mellon University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Carnegie Mellon University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Carnegie Mellon University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 3,600 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is high - roughly $10,000 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Carnegie Mellon University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Carnegie Mellon University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. The college has been investigated by the government for possible crime reporting violations. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Carnegie Mellon University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
15213-3890, USA
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