Carnegie Mellon University

Name: Carnegie Mellon University Common Data Set 2023-24
Creator: Carnegie Mellon University
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2023-24

The 2023-24 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: Jun 26, 2025. Subscribe via RSS.

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SAT Composite

1500-1560

SAT Math

770-800

SAT Reading

730-770

ACT Composite

34-35

§ 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

$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

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 report185numbers from this report.

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	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Hispanic/Latino	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	Not reported	305	308
White, non-Hispanic	Not reported	1564	1590
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic	Not reported	2415	2424
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	Not reported	389	390
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	Not reported	382	421
Total	Not reported	7604	7707

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.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	97.0%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

3 TABLES

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units4

Science3

Foreign language2

History3

Total academic units4

Science3

Foreign language2

History3

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	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Recommendations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	—	Yes	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
First generation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Alumni relation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Geographical residence	—	—	Yes	—
State residency	—	—	—	Yes
Religious affiliation or commitment	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
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	1500	1540	1560
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	730	750	770
SAT math	770	790	800
ACT composite	34	35	35
ACT math	33	35	36
ACT English	34	35	35
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 class92.2

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class99.5

Percent in top half of high school graduating class99.5

Percent who had GPA of 4.048.9

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.747.2

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.492.3

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.4

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.4

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

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	977	481	49	1507
Admitted	47	38	2	87
Enrolled	22	17	2	41

Application for Admission

High school transcriptNot Required

College transcript(s)Not Required

Essay or personal statementNot Required

InterviewRequired of All

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 addi Ɵ on to a high school transcript, and email a copy of course descrip Ɵ ons from a college catalog from each college/university a Ʃ ended. A recommenda Ɵ on from a professor or advisor should be submi Ʃ ed in place of a college counselor recommenda Ɵ on. The College Report (a Common Applica Ɵ on form) is also required from the current academic ins Ɵ tu Ɵ on. ## D. TRANSFER ADMISSION (con Ɵ nued) -

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

Distance learningX

Double majorX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Study abroadX

Undergraduate ResearchX

Required Course Work

Computer literacyX

Student Life

1 TABLE

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Marching bandX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Symphony orchestraX

YearbookX

Annual Expenses

2 TABLES

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:hƩps://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/net‐price‐calculator

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?No

Financial Aid

5 TABLES

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$9,669,986

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$477,784

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,134,820

Total Scholarships/Grants$141,559,750

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$10,409,516

Federal Work-Study$7,231,829

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

Total Self-Help$17,641,345

Parent Loans$64,364

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$0

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,289,678

Total Scholarships/Grants$18,888,763

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$9,274,494

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

Total Self-Help$9,274,494

Parent Loans$7,313,070

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSAX

Financial Aid Reply

Students must reply by (date): Month5

Students must reply by (date): Day1

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:##

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	610	59
10-19 students	579	182
20-29 students	201	249
30-39 students	86	110
40-49 students	66	16
50-99 students	144	6
100+ students	67	0
Total	1753	622

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

2 TABLES

Diploma/Certificates

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	0.00%	Not reported	1%
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Architecture	2.03%	Not reported	4%
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	0.00%	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	Not reported
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Education	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	20.44%
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
English	Not reported	Not reported	0.80%
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	Not reported	1.35%
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Biological/life sciences	Not reported	Not reported	4.62%
Mathematics and statistics	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	9.79%
Parks and recreation	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Philosophy and religious studies	Not reported	Not reported	0.43%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	4.93%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	1.29%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	0.18%
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	4.19%
Construction trades	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Precision production	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Visual and performing arts	Not reported	Not reported	9.24%
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	10.84%
History	Not reported	Not reported	0.25%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	0.00%
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Bachelors

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