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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
4.7Exceptional
11%
Highly Selective
92%
Graduation
About Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With an enrollment of approximately 7,187 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 11%. It boasts an exceptional 92% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $114,862 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $31,671 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
11%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
92%
Enrollment
7,187
Total students
Median Earnings
$114,862
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$63,829
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,829
Per year
Average Net Price
$31,671
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1500–1570
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
34 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1500
Median
1535
75th
1570
4001600
SAT Math
25th
770
Median
785
75th
800
200800
ACT Composite
25th
34
Median
34
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$63,829/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$31,671/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$126,684
10-Year Earnings
$1,148,620
ROI Multiple
9.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Carnegie Mellon University
Student Outcomes
92%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$115k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
7,187
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
