Carnegie Mellon University

Name: Carnegie Mellon University Common Data Set 2017-18
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2017-18

The 2017-18 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. File date from the school's HTTP Last-Modified header: Oct 23, 2024. Subscribe via RSS.

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First-year admissions & retention§C1 · §B22 →

Accept rate§C1

22.2%

4,550 of 20,497

Yield§C1

36.8%

1,676 enrolled

Applications§C1

20,497

Admitted§C1

4,550

Enrolled§C1

1,676

§ Federal outcomes

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

SCORECARD

$114,862

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

SCORECARD

94%

6-year completion

Average net price

SCORECARD

$31,944

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

SCORECARD

$21,750

federal loans only

Nonpayment

FSA

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

§ This report234numbers from this report.

General Information

3 TABLES

Respondent Information

First Name:Laura

Last Name:Velasco

Title:Research Designer and Analyst

Office:Institutional Research and Analysis

Address Line 1:5000 Forbes Avenue, UTDC Building, Pittsburgh, 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:268-2082

Admissions Email Address:admission@andrew.cmu.edu

Enrollment And Persistence

2 TABLES

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.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	270	Not reported	1553
Hispanic/Latino	155	Not reported	581
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	64	Not reported	284
White, non-Hispanic	463	Not reported	1836
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	0	Not reported	3
Asian, non-Hispanic	536	Not reported	1994
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	0	Not reported	2
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	77	Not reported	273
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	111	Not reported	370
Total	1676	Not reported	6896

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.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	0
Associate degrees	Not reported
Bachelor's degrees	1463
Postbachelor's certificates	39
Master's degrees	2943
Post-master's certificates	0
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	288
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, other	Not reported

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES

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.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	12735	7762	Not reported	20,497
Admitted	2132	2418	Not reported	4,550
Enrolled	819	857	Not reported	1,676
Enrolled full-time	Not reported	857	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:5,609

Number of wait-listed students admitted:4

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units4

Mathematics4

Science3

Of these, units that must be lab0

Foreign language2

Academic electives3

Total academic units4

Mathematics4

Science3

Of these, units that must be lab0

Foreign language2

Academic electives3

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.
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

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.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	700	760	Not reported
SAT math	730	800	Not reported
ACT composite	32	35	Not reported
ACT math	32	35	Not reported
ACT English	32	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

Other fields

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class74

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class94

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:26

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7426

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.498

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.243

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:3.77

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.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	529	296	Not reported	825
Admitted	29	28	Not reported	57
Enrolled	15	14	Not reported	29

Application for Admission

High school transcriptRequired of All

College transcript(s)Required of All

Essay or personal statementRequired of All

InterviewRequired of All

Standardized test scoresRequired of All

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 riptions 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. CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY COMMON DATA SET 2017-18 12 D. TRANSFER ADMISSION (continued)

Fall Closing Date: Month15

Spring Closing Date: Month15

Fall Reply Date: Month1

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day15

Spring Closing Date: Day15

Fall Reply Date: Day1

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Accelerated programX

Cross-registrationX

Distance learningX

Double majorX

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Liberal arts/career combinationX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Required Course Work

Computer literacyX

MathematicsX

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 housing100%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)85%

Percent of males who join fraternities16%

Percent of females who join sororities11%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing60%

Percent who live off campus or commute40%

Average Age

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

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

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

Television stationX

YearbookX

Housing

Coed residence hallsX

Annual Expenses

4 TABLES

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:www.enrollment.cmu.edu/netprice/npcalc.htm

Private Tuition

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.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	54244	54244
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	1221	908
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

All Institutions Expenses

Tuition Policies

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

4 TABLES

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$6,699,167

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,031,782

Total Scholarships/Grants$93,729,338

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$14,650,892

Federal Work-Study$5,920,243

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0

Total Self-Help$20,571,135

Parent Loans$503,500

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$0

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,412,417

Total Scholarships/Grants$13,672,923

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$8,024,619

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0

Total Self-Help$8,024,619

Parent Loans$7,018,098

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSAX

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 2017‐18 25

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

1 TABLE

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.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	442	38
10-19 students	582	140
20-29 students	194	222
30-39 students	103	100
40-49 students	54	21
50-99 students	131	16
100+ students	73	0
Total	1579	537

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.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	Not reported	Not reported	1%
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	Not reported	3%
Architecture	3.08%	Not reported	4%
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	Not reported	5%
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	9%
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	Not reported	12.78%
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	23.99%
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	0.41%
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
English	Not reported	Not reported	1.64%
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	Not reported	1.57%
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Biological/life sciences	Not reported	Not reported	5.67%
Mathematics and statistics	Not reported	Not reported	8.68%
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	9.91%
Parks and recreation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Philosophy and religious studies	Not reported	Not reported	0.75%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	6.08%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	1.85%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	0.34%
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	4.58%
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	8.54%
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	9.64%
History	Not reported	Not reported	0.48%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

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