Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private · Founded 1900

Tuition (in-state)$65,900
Student : faculty10:1
Acceptance11%
Enrollment16,800
Walk score77

Education

Programs Computer science, engineering, drama, business, robotics
Graduation 93% six-year graduation rate
Teaching style Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller.

Tuition and cost

In-state tuition $65,900
Out-of-state tuition $65,900
Room and board $19,000

Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.

Faculty

Student : faculty ratio 10:1
Tenure Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track
Who teaches first-years Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1
  • Six-year graduation rate of 93%

Location and walk score

77/ 100
Setting College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride
Climate Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters
Getting around Campus and city bus routes; car optional

Things to do nearby

  • Schenley Park
  • Carnegie Museums next door
  • Strip District markets

Graduate degrees

Graduate enrollment 8,500
  • School of Computer Science MS and PhD
  • Tepper MBA
  • Engineering MS
  • Heinz College public policy
  • College of Fine Arts MFA

Jobs and outcomes

Median starting salary$105,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months93%
Career servicesCareer and Professional Development Center; computer science graduates report the highest starting salaries nationally

Top employers of recent graduates

  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Amazon
  • Apple
  • Meta

Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.

Internships and co-ops

90%of students complete an internship or co-op
  • Career and Professional Development Center
  • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
  • Cross-college internship fairs

Alumni

Living alumni 120,000
Where graduates go Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms

Notable graduates

  • Andy Warhol
  • John Nash
  • Zachary Quinto

Teams

Division NCAA Division III
Conference UAA
Marquee sports Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level
Club and intramural Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports

Scholarships

Need-based aidMeets need for most admitted students · Deadline: Jan 2

National scholarships and deadlines ›

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