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Carnegie Mellon is located in a large city, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Carnegie Mellon top out at the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Carnegie Mellon often study music, engineering, mathematics, drama and performing arts, and computer science and engineering.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. In 2005, 61% of applicants were rejected at Carnegie Mellon. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 610 to 710 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 760 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Carnegie Mellon offers classes to 10,017 students (9,116 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
Carnegie Mellon serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in University Athletic Association competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
General Phone: (412) 268-2000
Admissions Phone: (412) 268-2082
Financial Aid Phone: (412) 268-8186
http://www.cmu.edu/
Carnegie Mellon awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science And Engineering | 837 | computer engineering courses, computer science, information technology, computer support, information science, software engineering, artificial intelligence and robotics, computer security, ... |
| Business And Management | 742 | business management, MIS, financial management, finance, electronic commerce, operations management, marketing, CIO training, ... |
| Engineering | 329 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, various engineering courses, operations research, civil engineering courses, biomedical engineering, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 194 | history courses, economics, liberal arts and sciences, technical and business writing, English language and literature, creative writing, history, political science, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 155 | public policy analysis, public administration, social service professions |
| Science | 152 | biology, chemistry, physics, biopsychology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemical physics, physics courses, physical science courses, ... |
| Mathematics | 143 | systems science and theory, mathematics, statistics, computational mathematics, mathematics and statistics, probability and statistics, applied mathematics courses, mathematics and computer science, ... |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 69 | drama, stagecraft, playwriting and screenwriting, directing, various performing arts, theatre design |
| Art Studies | 68 | art studies, arts management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 66 | psychology, cognitive science, behavioral sciences, psychobiology, psychology courses, cognitive psychology |
| Music | 66 | music performance, violin, guitar, and strings, voice, music theory and composition, piano, conducting, musicology, music pedagogy |
| Media | 63 | animation and special effects, media studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 47 | architecture, architectural services, urban planning |
| Design | 40 | industrial design, design and applied arts, design and visual communication |
| Religion And Philosophy | 25 | logic, philosophy, ethics |
| Medical Adminstration | 22 | health care administration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | multimedia, film and photography, film studies |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts studies |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | natural resources management |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | environmental engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Carnegie Mellon in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,535 | 77 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,278 | 92 |
| Doctor's degree | 207 | 47 |
In 2005, Carnegie Mellon had a total enrollment of 10,017 students (9,116 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 62% |
| Women | 38% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58% |
| Graduate | 42% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 15% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 26% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 20% |
| New York | 12% |
| Foreign countries | 11% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| California | 7% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Carnegie Mellon offers campus housing for 3,432 of its 9,116 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,777 | 6,135 | 39% | 1,409 | 23% |
| Men | 10,359 | 3,602 | 35% | 876 | 24% |
| Women | 5,418 | 2,533 | 47% | 533 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 680 | 760 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 32 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (412) 268-2082
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,044 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,044 |
| Room and board | $ 8,916 |
| Room charge | $ 5,182 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,424 |
| Books and supplies | $ 925 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,295 |
Financial Aid:
Carnegie Mellon participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 324200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (412) 268-8186
Carnegie Mellon has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 344 | 73 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 124 | 61 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 414 | 149 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 24 | $147,372 | 7 | $126,257 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $55,070 | 3 | $47,952 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 36 | $93,458 | 14 | $67,214 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 6 | $55,337 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 75 | $103,452 | 25 | $81,946 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 273 | $121,182 | 50 | $104,287 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 101 | $87,338 | 33 | $77,512 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 83 | $78,943 | 52 | $75,322 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $53,500 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 53 | $68,466 | 36 | $54,621 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $44,444 | 8 | $34,570 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 518 | $101,288 | 179 | $77,832 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | University Athletic Association |
| Basketball | University Athletic Association |
| Track | University Athletic Association |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Computer Engineering, Other
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
Industrial Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering, Other
Engineering, Other
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology, Other
Chinese Language and Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
European Studies/Civilization
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics, Other
Computational Mathematics
Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Conducting
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Piano and Organ
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
Voice and Opera
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
Intermedia/Multimedia
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Ethics
Logic
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Polymer Chemistry
Science, Technology and Society
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Cognitive Science
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carnegie Mellon Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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