Over 14,799 students from 109 countries are enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University, which also has a faculty and staff of over 5,000 people and 109,945 alumni from 140 countries. A comprehensive undergraduate module in business administration, computer science, information systems, biology, and computational biology is available at the Qatar campus. In addition, the Silicon Valley campus is regarded as the best for master's programmes such as Software Management and Software Engineering.
Carnegie Mellon University Rankings
- #95 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
- #51 World University Ranking - QS 2021
- #28 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
- #26 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021
- #94 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021
Carnegie Mellon University Departments
- Tepper School of Business
- Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213.
- Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
- Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Hamburg Hall, PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213.
- Carnegie Mellon University
- 5000 Forbes Ave, PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213.
- School of Computer Science
- 5000 Forbes Avenue, PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213.
- College of Fine Arts
- Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213.
- Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- 5000 Forbes Avenue, PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213.
- Mellon College of Science
- Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213.
- College of Engineering
- 5000 Forbes Avenue, PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213.
Carnegie Mellon University Top Programs
The university offers various undergraduate and graduate programs by 7 different Schools and Colleges.
| Name of Program | Fees Per Annum |
|---|---|
| M.B.A | $70,000 |
| M.Sc Computer Vision | $50,472 |
| M.Sc Computer Science | $26,200 |
| M.Sc Computational Data Science | $53,000 |
| M.Sc Software Management | $75,150 |
| Masters in Public Management | $48,500 |
| M.Sc Mechanical Engineering | $48,500 |
| M.Sc Software Engineering | $50,100 |
| M.Sc Civil and Environmental Engineering | $50,100 |
| B.Sc Statistics and Data Science | $57,560 |
| Bachelor of Computer Science and Arts | $54,244 |
| B.Sc Civil and Environmental Engineering | $54,244 |
| B.Sc Electrical and Computer Engineering | $54,244 |
| B.Sc Information Systems | $57,560 |
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Range 1460-1560 | Applicants Submitting SAT. 72% | ||||||||||||||
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ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range 33-35
Applicants Submitting ACT 42%
| ACT Reading 25th | 33 |
| ACT Math 25th | 32 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 33 |
| ACT Reading 75th | 35 |
| ACT Math 75th | 36 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 35 |
| Average ACT Score | 34 |
Carnegie Mellon University: International Admissions
Students from all around the world are accepted at this university. It was named one of the top five institutions in the world with the highest proportion of international students. The application process is largely comparable to that of students in the United States. International applicants must meet some additional requirements when applying for admission.
How to apply?
Admission portal: Students can apply using the university's official website's Common Application form.
Application fee: 75 USD
Basic Admission Requirements
While applying for admission to this university, students must present the following documents:
- A completed Common Application form.
- Official high school transcripts (along with its translation if the transcripts are not written in English).
- As confirmation of English language proficiency, all reports of standardised test scores such as ACT, SAT for undergraduates and TOEFL, IELTS for graduates.
- Teacher recommendation.
- Common application essay.
Supporting Documents: Official high school transcripts, standardised academic test scores, secondary school counsellor evaluations, teacher recommendation letters, common application essay, and personal statement are all required. There are also a few particular prerequisites for certain courses/schools:
- All fine arts applicants must submit a pre-screen/audition/portfolio evaluation to the School of Drama and Music.
- Schools of Architecture, Art, and Design: Applicants in the fine arts must present an academic portfolio as well as creative materials.
- Applicants from home schools must provide an academic portfolio/transcript.
Carnegie Mellon University English Proficiency Test scores
As confirmation of English language competency, international applicants must provide standardised test scores such as the ACT/SAT for undergraduate admission and the TOEFL/IELTS for graduate entrance:
| Test | Minimum required score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 102 |
| IELTS | 7.5 |
| TOEFL subscores | 25 |
| IELTS subscores | 7.5 |