Pittsburgh, PA
21%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,601 |
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| Declined | + 16,588 |
| Total Received | 21,189 |
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| Name | Location |
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| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| SAT | 2074 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 3534 |
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Carnegie Mellon, founded in 1900, is a private university. Programs are offered through the Carnegie Institute of Technology; the Colleges of Fine Arts; the College of Humanities and Social Sciences; the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management; the Mellon College of Science; and the School of Computer Science; and the Tepper School of Business. Its 144-acre campus is located five miles from downtown Pittsburgh.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 13,961 |
| Established in | 1900 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) |
145-acre, suburban campus in Pittsburgh (population: 303,625). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates shuttle bus within limited area. Public transportation serves campus.
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
| Application fee | $75 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 1 (December 1 for fine arts applicants) |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Required SAT or ACT Required |
21%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,601 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 16,588 |
| Total Received | 21,189 |
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Geographical residence
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Greg Edleman
Director of Admissions
P: 412 268-2082
F: 412 268-7838
admission@andrew.cmu.edu
| Tuition | $52,732 |
| Room | $8,060 |
| Board | $5,724 |
| Additional fees | $1,178 |
| Books & supplies | $2,400 |
| Total | $70,094 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $40,348 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $29,746 |
85%
$40,348
Need-based
| Federal | $5,657,530 |
| State | $456,081 |
| Institutional | $81,555,026 |
| Other external | $1,716,200 |
| Total | $89,384,837 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $4,131,632 |
| Other external | $1,758,720 |
| Total | $5,890,352 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Not Reported
95%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 72 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Qatar Singapore South Korea |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
English lab Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Linda Gentile
Director of International Education
412 268-5231
oie@andrew.cmu.edu
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