Carnegie Mellon University

Common Data Set 2014-15

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Applications

19,812

Enrolled

1,474

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$114,862
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
94%
6-year completion
Average net price
$31,944
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$21,750
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction216fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

3 TABLES
Respondent Information
First Name:Laura
Last Name:Velasco
Title:Publications and Projects Manager
Address Line 1:5000 Forbes Avenue, UTDC Building, Pi ttsburgh, PA 15213
Phone:412-268-2042
Email Address:lvelasco@cmu.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No
Address Information
Street Address Line 1:5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Main Phone Number (Area Code)412
Main Phone Number:268-2000
WWW Home Page Address:http://www.cmu.edu
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):412
Admissions Phone Number:268-7068
Admissions Email Address:undergraduate-admissions@andrew.cmu.edu

Enrollment And Persistence

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Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents1305Not reported1324
Hispanic/Latino446Not reportedNot reported
Black or African American, non-Hispanic286Not reported286
White, non-Hispanic2066Not reported2098
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic5Not reportedNot reported
Asian, non-Hispanic1575Not reported1581
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-HispanicNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic251Not reported254
Race and/or ethnicity unknown302Not reported312
Total6237Not reported6309
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diplomaNot reported
Associate degreesNot reported
Bachelor's degrees1566
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees3020
Post-master's certificatesNot reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship341
Doctoral degrees, professional practiceNot reported
Doctoral degrees, otherNot reported
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate96%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

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Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied115928220Not reportedNot reported
AdmittedNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Enrolled813661Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-timeNot reported661Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time00Not reportedNot reported
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies0
History0
Total academic units4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies0
History0
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
RecommendationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
First generationNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Alumni relationNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT compositeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
SAT math700800Not reported
ACT composite3034Not reported
ACT math3135Not reported
ACT English3035Not reported
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class79
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class94
Percent in top half of high school graduating class99
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7427
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.245
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.991
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.00
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:75

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied482318Not reported800
Admitted3729Not reported66
Enrolled911Not reported20
Application for Admission
High school transcriptNot Required
College transcript(s)Not Required
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Transfer applicants must submit a college transcript in addition to a high school transcript, and email a copy of course desc rip ti ons from a college catalog from each college/university att ended. A recommenda tion from a professor or advisor should be submitt ed in in place of a college counselor recommendati on. The College Report (a Common Applica tion form) is also required from the current academic ins ti tu ti on. ## D. TRANSFER ADMISSION (con ti nued) -
Fall Closing Date: Month1
Spring Closing Date: Month15
Fall Reply Date: Month1
Other
Fall Closing Date:Day15
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Fall Reply Date: Day5

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Required Course Work
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)87%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing99%
Percent who live off campus or commute1%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)84%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing61%
Percent who live off campus or commute39%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Average Age
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Housing
Coed residence hallsX

Annual Expenses

3 TABLES
Information
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All Institutions Expenses
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
TuitionNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-districtNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: out-of-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: nonresidentNot reportedNot reported
Required fees1055800
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
Tuition Policies
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No

Financial Aid

6 TABLES
Reporting Year
Academic Year2014-2015 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$5,287,795
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,321,886
Total Scholarships/Grants$78,153,672
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$15,861,412
Federal Work-Study$5,220,403
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$21,081,815
Parent Loans$1,772,492
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$0
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,516,648
Total Scholarships/Grants$5,037,702
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$7,867,474
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$7,867,474
Parent Loans$4,864,572
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSAX
Noncustodial ProfileX
Aid Available
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
Institutional Aid
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY COMMON DATA SET 2014-15 25

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

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Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 students50940
10-19 students541142
20-29 students225202
30-39 students8176
40-49 students7814
50-99 students1159
100+ students680
Total1617483

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES
Diploma/Certificates
Bachelors
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reported1%
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reported3%
Architecture3.45%Not reported4%
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reported5%
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciencesNot reportedNot reported12.26%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EngineeringNot reportedNot reported24.27%
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EnglishNot reportedNot reported2.17%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reported1.92%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported2.55%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported5.87%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reported10.60%
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported0.51%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported7.02%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported2.75%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reported0.89%
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reported4.73%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reported10.03%
Health professions and related programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reported10.09%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported0.32%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TotalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported

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