Carnegie Mellon University
tuition & fees
$65,636
graduate tuition & fees
$50,975
acceptance rate
12%
Student Population
15,888
online students
554
Number of Programs
355
Financial Aid Amount
$47,608
SAT Scores
1,540
Graduation Rate
94%
Carnegie Mellon University is a Private, 4 years college located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. CMU ranked 19th in National Universities, 28th in World Universities, and 2nd in Pennsylvania Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 15,888 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. CMU's acceptance rate is 11.66% last year (undergraduate school).
Carnegie Mellon University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Carnegie Mellon University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890 |
| Phone | 412-268-2000 |
| WEB | www.cmu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission |
| Online Application | https://www.cmu.edu/admission/admission/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.cmu.edu/sfs/financial-aid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.cmu.edu/admission/costs-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.cmu.edu/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.cmu.edu/disability-resources/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Carnegie Mellon University is 11.66% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 45.67%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.66 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 45.67 % |
Tuition & Fees
CMU's 2025 tuition & fees is $65,636 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.73% compared to the last year's rate ($63,274).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $50,975. The graduate tuition increased by 3.08% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $65,636 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $50,975 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 15,888 students have enrolled at CMU (2024-2025). Among them, 554 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. CMU has 7,377 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 8,511 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 15,888 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 7,377 |
| Graduate Students | 8,511 |
| Online Enrollment | 554 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
CMU offers 355 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 49 out of the 355 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by CMU
| Number of programs | 355 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 49 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |