Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA • private • CSS Profile • DIII | University Athletic Association
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 7,852 • Total: 16,795
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
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Website
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,025 (51.3%) • Female: 3,827 (48.7%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 2,567 32.7%
Black/African American 350 4.5%
Hispanic/Latino 826 10.5%
White 1,700 21.7%
Two or More Races 417 5.3%
International 1,533 19.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
11.4%
3,843 admitted from 33,707 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 730-770
Math: 770-800
Total: 1500-1570
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
34-35
Application Types Offered
ED I RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$70
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/01/2025
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
92.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
78.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
97.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
6.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$81,128
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $62,260
Room & Board
$17,468
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $8,460
$30,001-48,000 $12,600
$48,001-75,000 $17,534
$75,001-110,000 $27,827
$110,001+ $52,593
Students Receiving Pell Grants
48%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$32,964

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
University Athletic Association
Men's Sports (7)
Basketball Football Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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