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Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$105,360

Acceptance Rate

11%

Graduation Rate

92%

Annual Tuition

$63,829

At a Glance

Total Students

7,187

Retention Rate

97%

Faculty Ratio

5

Financial Aid

36%

Median Debt

$21,750

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, non-profit institution with a highly selective admissions process, accepting only 11.4% of applicants. The university has a student body of 7,187, and it boasts a high retention rate of 97% and a graduation rate of 92%. The annual tuition for in-state students is $63,829.

Graduates of Carnegie Mellon experience strong financial outcomes. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $88,268, increasing to $105,360 after five years and $114,862 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $21,750, and 35.5% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$88k

1 YEAR

$105k

5 YEARS

$115k

10 YEARS

Top 1% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Carnegie Mellon University graduates earn a median salary of $88,268. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $105,360, and after ten years, median earnings reach $114,862. The median debt for graduates is $21,750, and 35.5% of students receive financial aid.

Carnegie Mellon University has a high retention rate of 97% and a graduation rate of 92%. The university has an acceptance rate of 11.4% and a student population of 7,187. The annual in-state tuition is $63,829.

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Campus Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890

Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Carnegie Mellon University has an acceptance rate of 11.4%.