Carnegie Mellon University
2015-16
The 2015-16 Common Data Set for Carnegie Mellon University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. This archive discovered the file on Apr 18, 2026. The school did not send Last-Modified and the file has no embedded date. Subscribe via RSS.
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.
SCORECARD
$114,862
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
94%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$31,944
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$21,750
federal loans only
FSA
3%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
250numbers from this report.
General Information
3 TABLESFirst Name:Laura
Last Name:Velasco
Title:Research Designer and Analyst
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
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 Phone Number (Area Code):412
Admissions Phone Number:268-2082
Admissions Email Address:undergraduate-admissions@andrew.cmu.edu
Enrollment And Persistence
2 TABLESB2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 315 | Not reported | 1449 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 157 | Not reported | 485 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 73 | Not reported | 283 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 409 | Not reported | 1946 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 1 | Not reported | 6 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 476 | Not reported | 1699 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0 | Not reported | 1 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 60 | Not reported | 256 |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 84 | Not reported | 329 |
| Total | 1575 | Not reported | 6454 |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | 0 |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | 1483 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | 47 |
| Master's degrees | 2811 |
| Post-master's certificates | 1 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | 333 |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, other | Not reported |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESC1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown sex | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 12913 | 7634 | Not reported | 20,547 |
| Admitted | 2460 | 2413 | Not reported | 4,873 |
| Enrolled | 853 | 722 | Not reported | 1,575 |
| Enrolled full-time | Not reported | 722 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 0 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:5,526
Number of wait-listed students admitted:4
Total academic units4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies0
History0
Academic electives3
Total academic units4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies0
History0
Academic electives3
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Yes | — | — | — |
| Class rank | Yes | — | — | — |
| Academic GPA | Yes | — | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | Yes | — | — | — |
| Application essay | — | Yes | — | — |
| Recommendations | — | Yes | — | — |
| Interview | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Extracurricular activities | — | Yes | — | — |
| Talent or ability | — | Yes | — | — |
| Character and personal qualities | — | Yes | — | — |
| First generation | — | Yes | — | — |
| Alumni relation | — | Yes | — | — |
| Geographical residence | — | — | — | Yes |
| State residency | — | — | — | Yes |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | Yes | — | — |
| Work experience | — | Yes | — | — |
| Level of applicant interest | — | Yes | — | — |
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT math | 710 | 800 | Not reported |
| ACT composite | 31 | 34 | Not reported |
| ACT math | 31 | 35 | Not reported |
| ACT English | 31 | 35 | Not reported |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class78
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class95
Percent in top half of high school graduating class99
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class1
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:33
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7425
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4911
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.242
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990
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
Amount of application fee:75
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESD2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
| Measure | Males | Females | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 537 | 294 | Not reported | 831 |
| Admitted | 46 | 38 | Not reported | 84 |
| Enrolled | 13 | 7 | Not reported | 20 |
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 descriptions from a college catalog from each college/university attended. A recommendation from a professor or advisor should be submitted in in place of a college counselor recommendation. The College Report (a Common Application form) is also required from the current academic institution. ## D. TRANSFER ADMISSION (continued) -
Fall Closing Date: Month1
Spring Closing Date: Month15
Fall Reply Date: Month1
Fall Closing Date:Day15
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Fall Reply Date: Day5
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Computer literacyX
MathematicsX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent 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 of males who join fraternities17%
Percent of females who join sororities14%
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 of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
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
Coed residence hallsX
Annual Expenses
4 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:www.enrollment.cmu.edu/netprice/npcalc.htm
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 51196 | 51196 |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 1114 | 844 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
Financial Aid
7 TABLESAcademic Year2015-2016 estimated
Federal$5,398,385
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$72,464,217
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,599,612
Total Scholarships/Grants$80,009,477
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$14,510,226
Federal Work-Study$5,063,743
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$19,573,969
Parent Loans$2,129,419
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,241,553
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$4,126,519
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,538,286
Total Scholarships/Grants$5,664,805
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$7,190,940
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$7,190,940
Parent Loans$5,401,879
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$3,901,077
Athletic Awards$0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.1,319
FAFSAX
Institution's own financial aid formX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
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 2015-16 25
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
1 TABLEI3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 468 | 45 |
| 10-19 students | 540 | 171 |
| 20-29 students | 201 | 198 |
| 30-39 students | 102 | 94 |
| 40-49 students | 53 | 18 |
| 50-99 students | 114 | 13 |
| 100+ students | 73 | 0 |
| Total | 1551 | 539 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
2 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Architecture | 3.10% | Not reported | 4% |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | 5% |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 14.90% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | 25.42% |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 0.07% |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 2.09% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | 2.09% |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 3.10% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | 6.14% |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | 10.11% |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1.01% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 5.73% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 2.83% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 0.74% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 3.44% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 9.04% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 9.71% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 0.13% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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