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16,000
Active Students
1,400
Academic Staff
11%
Estimated Admissions
88/100
Campus Safety
85/100
Public Access
$64,596
Annual Estimate
Aligned with median admitted cohort benchmarks across GPA and language thresholds.
Step onto Carnegie Mellon's campus and instantly feel the palpable hum of ingenuity that has defined Pittsburgh's spirit since 1900. Our iconic architecture, a striking blend of historic academic grandeur and sleek, modern innovation, mirrors the university's ethos: deeply rooted tradition meeting future-forward vision. Nestled in a city transformed into a vibrant tech and cultural hub, CMU isn't just a place to learn; it's an ecosystem of relentless curiosity and collaborative drive. The air buzzes with an infectious energy – a unique blend of intense academic focus and a quirky, creative spirit. This is where brilliant minds converge, not just to solve problems, but to redefine them entirely. It’s an intellectual crucible where every student contributes to a legacy of world-changing breakthroughs. Here, the past informs a future you'll help invent.
Computer Science
Engineering
Robotics
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