Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)

(Pittsburgh, PA)

Carnegie Mellon, founded in 1900, is a private university. Programs are offered through the Carnegie Institute of Technology; the Colleges of Fine Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences; the Mellon College of Science; and the Schools of Business Administration and Computer Science. Its 103-acre campus is located five miles from downtown Pittsburgh.

Admissions

36.3%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.65

Regular Decision: January 01, 2010

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1910–2220 SAT Total
620–720 SAT Reading
670–780 SAT Math
620–720 SAT Writing

29–33 ACT Composite
28–34 ACT English
28–34 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$54,160
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $40,920
Out-of-State Tuition: $40,920
Room and Board: $12,240
Books & Supplies: $1,000

Will I Like It

6,195
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: City
Religious Affiliation: No affiliation
40% Women

Famous Alumni

Ren?Auberjonois - Actor

Holly Hunter - Actress

James Jacks - Producer

Gela Nash-Taylor - Co-creator and Co-founder of Juicy Couture

George Romero - Director, Actor, Writer, and Editor

Mary Kate Schellhardt - Actress

Stephen Schwartz - Composer

Ivan Sutherland - Creator of Computer Graphics

Blair Underwood - Actor

John Wells - Producer

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Ecommerce, Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Business

Education

Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Journalism & Communication

Debate & Speech, Journalism

Music

Conducting, General Music & Theory, Keyboard Instruments, Stringed Instruments, Voice & Opera

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre, Film & Video, Screenwriting

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Public Administration

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Area & Cultural Studies, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art, Art Direction, Industrial & Product Design, Multimedia

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Choir, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Culture, Debate, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Debate Team, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Entrepreneurship Club, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Forensics Team, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Yearbook, Improv Group, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, School Newspaper, School Yearbook, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890

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