Carnegie Mellon University campus image
Private university

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
QS ranking
48
Acceptance rate
15%
Tuition fee
USD57,560/ year

Study background

University introduction

Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Its most popular subjects include Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics and Business. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 14,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
90%
10%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    Canada

  4. 4.

    South Korea

  5. 5.

    Taiwan

Student gender

In this university

60%
40%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

9 : 1
9 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 1.3 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 2.1 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.cmu.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,584

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Computer Science

  2. 2.

    Electrical Engineering

  3. 3.

    Mechanical Engineering

  4. 4.

    Statistics

  5. 5.

    Business

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

155acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

11

Health support

In this university

493 : 1
493 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

562 : 1
562 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Career

  • Sports

  • Arts

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

Number of national league teams

19

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

6

Football / Track fields

3

Basketball courts

2

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

2

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

3

Number of dormitories

25

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
10,892
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
63 - 72%
Temperature
-7°
10°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
58 - 68%
Temperature
5°
27°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
68 - 71%
Temperature
14°
28°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
67 - 72%
Temperature
-2°
17°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Pittsburgh International Airport

Distance between airport and university

36 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 3
Taxi
Travel time
0.5 hours
Cost
USD 45 - 110

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

39

Score

72.4

Staff in career centre

In this university

292 : 1
292 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

492 : 1
492 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

54

Average numbers of services

8