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Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon; CMU
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-3890
Visit websiteAmong the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
Carnegie Mellon University is a private institution in Pittsburgh with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1545, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.2K undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $114,862 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,671.
Established
1900
Motto
"My heart is in the work" – Andrew Carnegie
Mascot
Scotty the Scottish Terrier
Type
Private research university
Conference
University Athletic Association of NCAA Division III
Division
Division III
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11%Acceptance
1545SAT Avg
7,187Students
5:1Student:Faculty
93%Grad Rate
$114,862Earnings 10yr
$31,671Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate11.4%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1545
Reading & WritingMid: 735
730770
MathMid: 785
770800
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 34
3435
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$63,829
Room & Board$17,468
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$80,514
Average Net Price$31,671
Median Debt at Graduation$21,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$231
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$8,460
$30–48K$12,600
$48–75K$17,534
$75–110K$27,827
$110K+$52,593
Programs (230)
Student Body
Undergrads
7,187
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
10%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%
Race & Ethnicity
White 22%
Black 4%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 34%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 19%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate92.5%
Freshman Retention97.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$105,360
8 Years$105,524
10 Years$114,862
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$85,800
Men
$114,700
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Source: Wikipedia