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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
About CMU
Carnegie Mellon is a global leader in computer science, engineering, and business. Its School of Computer Science is consistently ranked #1, and CMU alumni have founded or co-founded companies like Duolingo, Uber, and Sun Microsystems. With 39% international students, CMU has one of the most diverse campuses in the US.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Application Deadlines
Spring 2027(Regular Decision)
SEVP & Work Rights
- OPT Available
- Yes
- CPT Available
- Yes
- STEM Designated
- Yes (24-month OPT extension eligible)
Key Stats
- Acceptance Rate
- 11.0%
- International Tuition
- $59,864/yr
- Total Students
- 15,818
- International %
- 39.0%
- Campus Setting
- Urban
- Student/faculty ratio
- 5:1
Country average: 72.5%
Country average: $21,775/yr
Country average: 22.1%
Admissions
- SAT (average)
- 1546
- SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
- 730 - 770
- SAT Math (25th-75th)
- 770 - 800
- ACT (midpoint)
- 34
- ACT (25th-75th)
- 34 - 35
Outcomes
- Freshman retention
- 98%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 93%
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $114,862
Profile
- Classification
- Doctoral / Research University
- Endowment
- $3232M
- Avg net price (after aid)
- $31,944/yr
Test Requirements
Required for SCS programs
Minimum score: 102
25+ in each section recommended
Minimum score: 7.5
Required for SCS programs
Minimum score: 102
25+ in each section recommended
Minimum score: 7.5
Required for SCS programs
Minimum score: 102
25+ in each section recommended
Minimum score: 7.5
Required for SCS programs
Minimum score: 102
25+ in each section recommended
Minimum score: 7.5
Required for SCS programs
Minimum score: 102
25+ in each section recommended
Minimum score: 7.5
Required for SCS programs
Minimum score: 102
25+ in each section recommended
Minimum score: 7.5
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