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Carnegie Mellon University
- 5000 Forbes Ave
- Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- OPEID College Code: 00324200
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- General Phone: (412) 268-2000
- President: Jared L Cohon
- Website: www.cmu.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 10,326
- College Mascot: Tartans
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: my.cmu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 14,465 | 7,891 | 22,356 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,584 (25%) | 2,675 (34%) | 6,259 (28%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 862 (24%) | 554 (21%) | 1,416 (23%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,390 | 98% |
| ACT ® Exam | 288 | 20% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 610 | 710 |
| SAT ® Math | 680 | 780 |
| SAT ® Writing | 610 | 700 |
| ACT ® Composite | 28 | 32 |
| ACT ® English | 27 | 33 |
| ACT ® Math | 27 | 33 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 65%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 42% | 12% | 6% | 57% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,622 | $6,200 | $3,365 | $17,437 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 16 | 13 | 15 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,162 | 2,076 | 1,378 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $37,354 | $34,578 | $32,044 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $37,354 | $34,578 | $32,044 |
| Books and Supplies | $966 | $945 | $925 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,660 | $9,280 | $8,916 |
| Other Expenses | $1,335 | $1,315 | $1,295 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $49,315 | $46,118 | $43,180 |
| Out of State | $49,315 | $46,118 | $43,180 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $38,320 | $35,523 | $32,969 |
| Out of State | $38,320 | $35,523 | $32,969 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $38,320 | $35,523 | $32,969 |
| Out of State | $38,320 | $35,523 | $32,969 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,326 Undergraduate: 5,682 Graduate: 4,644
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,743 Female: 3,583
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,485 Female: 2,197
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,258 Female: 1,386
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,993 Part-Time: 1,333
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,481 Part-Time: 201
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,512 Part-Time: 1,132
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2,766 | 27% |
| American Indian | 36 | 0.3% |
| Black | 405 | 4% |
| Asian | 1,797 | 17% |
| Hispanic | 341 | 3% |
| White | 3,793 | 37% |
| Unknown | 1,188 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 182 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,506 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,516 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,773 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,967 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 794 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 290 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 213 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 63 | 0.6% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.01% |
| Age Uknown | 21 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,731 | 4,215 | 516 |
| Faculty Status | 1,434 | 1,232 | 202 |
| Tenured Faculty | 447 | 446 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,999 | - | 1,999 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,376 | 1,172 | 204 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,017 | 835 | 182 |
| Primarily Research | 359 | 337 | 22 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 719 | 695 | 24 |
| Other Professionals | 1,644 | 1,488 | 156 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 992 | 860 | 132 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 472 | 424 | 48 |
| Skilled Crafts | 68 | 68 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 130 | 120 | 10 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $105,584 (730) | $111,968 (544) | $86,910 (186) |
| Professor | $131,369 (334) | $134,634 (277) | $115,500 (57) |
| Associate Professor | $96,929 (140) | $101,494 (102) | $84,675 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $84,289 (110) | $85,377 (73) | $82,143 (37) |
| Lecturer | $70,636 (115) | $74,446 (74) | $63,760 (41) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $108,383 (92) | $115,689 (66) | $89,837 (26) |
| Professor | $177,201 (20) | $182,653 (16) | $155,391 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $76,413 (2) | $76,413 (2) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $94,759 (55) | $102,811 (36) | $79,504 (19) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $103,692 (822) | $110,095 (610) | $85,266 (212) |
| Professor | $132,138 (354) | $135,443 (293) | $116,263 (61) |
| Associate Professor | $96,444 (142) | $100,744 (104) | $84,675 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $84,289 (110) | $85,377 (73) | $82,143 (37) |
| Lecturer | $72,867 (170) | $77,612 (110) | $64,169 (60) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 468 | 326 | 142 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 378 | 262 | 116 |
| Basketball | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 175 | 116 | 59 |
| Football | 112 | 112 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Soccer | 46 | 25 | 21 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 61 | 36 | 25 |
| Tennis | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $40,540 | $39,820 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $14,128 | $10,137 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 54 | 32 | 22 |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 96%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 87% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 85% |
| Female | 89% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 82% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 81% |
| Asian | 88% |
| Hispanic | 76% |
| White | 90% |
| Unknown | 86% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 70% |
| 5 Years | 85% |
| 6 Years | 87% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | 58 | 53 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | 58 | 53 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 6 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 34 | 47 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 11 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | - |
| Burglary | 12 | 19 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
