Carnegie Mellon University: Admissions 2024, Costs, Rankings & Acceptance Rate

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Pittsburgh, USA

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2 Campuses
Estd. 1900

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What's New at CMU? The early admission deadline for international students is January 3, 2024 for undergraduate programs. Carnegie Mellon University application deadlines vary as per the university schools & colleges.

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Carnegie Mellon University Highlights 2023
Carnegie Mellon University Popular Programmes 2023
Carnegie Mellon University Fees & Eligibility 2023
Carnegie Mellon University Scholarships 2023
Carnegie Mellon University Admission Dates 2023
CMU Student Reviews
Carnegie Mellon University Placements
CMU Accommodation & Meals
Carnegie Mellon University Rankings 2023
Studying in USA
Carnegie Mellon University Notable Alumni

Carnegie Mellon University Highlights 2023

Carnegie Mellon University is a private global research university located in Pittsburgh, USA. CMU is a global leader in creating successful startup businesses. The inventor of the Java programming language, James Gosling (CS 1983) studies at Carnegie Mellon University. Carnegie Mellon has collaborated with some global companies like Uber, Google, Disney, etc. that recruit university graduates. Check below some amazing facts about the university:

1,000+ companies greenlighted across the U.S. and internationally
The first U.S. school to award a degree in drama in 1914
James Gosling (CS 1983) invented the Java computer-programming language
Alumnus Andy Warhol (A 1949), pop artist pioneer and cultural icon

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Year of establishment	1900
Website	Go to Website
Also Known As	CMU
Accepted Exams	TOEFL IELTS+2 More
Total International Students	6325
Size of Campus in acres	140
Male/Female Ratio	0.74
Faculty/Student Ratio	10
Endowments Value	US Dollar 1 billion
No.of Campuses	2
Accommodation expenses	9318 USD for 3 sharing (UG)
Meal expenses	7454 USD (UG)
International Students Website	Go to Website

Carnegie Mellon University Popular Programmes 2023

Global ranking providers like Times Higher Education, QS, etc. ranked many Carnegie courses among the top 100 programs in the world. Check below the popular courses at Carnegie Mellon University by Times Higher Education 2023:

Popular Subjects	Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking 2023
Computer Science	5
Engineering and Technology	22
Business and Economics	28
Social Sciences	82
Physical Sciences	60
Arts and Humanities	69

(Source: cmu.edu)

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MS

87 Courses

4.312 months - 4 years

A+ Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹8.78 L - 74.83 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24
Mar' 24
Aug' 24
+1

MIM

16 Courses9 months - 4 years

B Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹21.2 L - 77.39 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24

B.E. / B.Tech

20 Courses

3.94 - 5 years

A Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹45.1 L - 49.77 L

Intake Session

– / –

B.Sc.

21 Courses4 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹47.86 L

Intake Session

– / –

M.A.

12 Courses1 year - 4 years

B Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹21.2 L - 58.81 L

Intake Session

– / –

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Carnegie Mellon University Fees & Eligibility 2023

Indian students who are planning to study in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at Carnegie Mellon University are required to meet the admission eligibility. Check below the Carnegie Mellon University Eligibility for Indian students:

For Bachelor’s

Official high school transcript
Required standardized test scores of the ACT and SAT exam
Secondary School Counselor Evaluation
Teacher Recommendation
Common Application Essay
Common Application Writing Supplement

For Master’s

A GPA of 3.0 or higher
GRE scores: GRE is required
TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores
Transcripts from each school/ the university you have attended
Current resume
Statement of Purpose
Three letters of recommendations

Students can also check, the Requirements to Study in the USA for International Students

Carnegie Mellon University Entrance Exams

Check below the standardized test scores for Carnegie Mellon University:

Exam	Score
SAT	1460–1560
ACT	33–35

(Source: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/)

Note: Due to the unavailability of the Entrance Exams data on the official website, the above data has been taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it is subject to vary.

English Language Requirement

An international student whose native language is not English requires an official copy of the English proficiency score report. Students can take IELTS or TOEFL and in some cases, if these two are not accepted then students can take the Duolingo test.

Exam	Score
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	Minimum 7.5 overall band score with subscores of 7.5 and above
Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL)	102 overall score with subscores of 25 and above
Duolingo English Test (DET)	Minimum 135 overall with subscore Literacy: 135 Conversation: 130 Comprehension: 145 Production: 113

Exam

Score

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Minimum 7.5 overall band score with subscores of 7.5 and above

Test Of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL)

102 overall score with subscores of 25 and above

Duolingo English Test (DET)

Minimum 135 overall with subscore

Literacy: 135
Conversation: 130
Comprehension: 145
Production: 113

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Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MS(87 courses)	INR 9 L - 75 L	Duration: 12 months-4 years Exam Accepted: TOEFL: 84 - 100, IELTS: 6.5 - 8.5, Duolingo: 105 - 120
MIM(16 courses)	INR 21 L - 77 L	Duration: 9 months-4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, TOEFL: 84 - 100, GMAT
B.E. / B.Tech(20 courses)	INR 45 L - 50 L	Duration: 4-5 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7.5 & Above, TOEFL: 102 & Above, SAT
B.Sc.(21 courses)	INR 48 L	Duration: 4-5 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7.5 & Above, TOEFL: 102 & Above, SAT
M.A.(12 courses)	INR 21 L - 59 L	Duration: 1 year-4 years Exam Accepted: TOEFL: 84 - 108, IELTS: 6.5 - 7.5
BFA(7 courses)	INR 48 L	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7.5 & Above, TOEFL: 102 & Above, SAT
BBA(9 courses)	INR 48 L	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7.5 & Above, TOEFL: 102 & Above, SAT
B.A.(17 courses)	INR 48 L	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 7.5 & Above, TOEFL: 102 & Above
MBA/PGDM(1 course)	INR 59 L	Duration: 21 months Exam Accepted: GMAT, GRE, IELTS: 7 & Above
B.Arch(1 course)	INR 48 L	Duration: 5 years Exam Accepted: SAT, IELTS: 7.5 & Above, TOEFL: 102 & Above

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Carnegie Mellon University Scholarships 2023

Carnegie Mellon University scholarships are a form of financial aid awarded to Indian students to manage their university expenses.

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Carnegie Mellon University Admission Dates 2023

Students are required to get a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher to get into the university successfully. Students can check below the Carnegie Mellon University admission details and other information regarding Carnegie Melllon admission:

Admission Application	Stats
Application Deadline	Jan 1
Application Fee	$75
Acceptance Rate	14%

(Source: us news)

Note: Due to the unavailability of the acceptance rate data on the official website, the above data has been taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it is subject to vary.

Carnegie Mellon University Application Deadline

Students can check below the Carnegie Mellon University application deadline:

Application Plan	Application Deadline
Early Admission	Deadline: January 3 Notified by: No later than April 15 Enroll by: May 1

Application fees :USD 75 - 200
Type of deadline :Depends on course

Documents

Type of documents	Applicable for
SOP	Needed for few courses
LOR	Needed for few courses
Essays	Needed for few courses
CV	Needed for few courses
Additional documents	Required

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Important dates

Intake season	Deadline
Fall	13ᵗʰ Dec 2023 - 18ᵗʰ Mar 2024
Spring	31ˢᵗ Jan 2024

Admission details of all courses

CMU
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Multi-dimensional
Friendly
Easy going

Student Views

64% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4.3

Part time work3.8

Post study jobs4.8

Quality of faculty4.6

Student Life4.4

Value for money4.2

Public transportation4.7

Safety4.3

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration3.9

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M.S. in Software Engineering - Batch of 2023

4.1

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Best private university in USA

Tips: Before joining, students should know that CMU is expensive private university so they need to be very careful while paying any expenses. University academic is very rigorous so they need to prepare themselves for much hard work. After coming in CMU I experienced a little cultural shift but was easy to cope with. I didn't avail of any scholarship. University is fully worth it for Masters in software engineering, course is also as per the industry requirement and the country is the best for Tech related career.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Faculty members of CMU are approachable, friendly and supportive in nature. They encourage students to research work, doing different real world projects. Faculty members are well-experienced, top researchers and industry professionals. Teaching methods are unique and beyond traditional methods i.e. methods include project-based learning, group discussions, case studies, lectures from guest industry professionals. Much diversity can be found in the university among faculty members in terms of nationality, culture, engineering practices and so on.

Dislikes (Internships): Much guidance is available in terms of finding internship by professors, Alumni. There is a career center of CMU which supports and provides resources for finding and applying for internships. It also conducts workshops for students related to interview preparation, and resume writing. There are many available internships in the field of software engineering from big MNCs like Google, Amazon and so on.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2023Read more

Anonymous

MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering / MBA Program (Tepper School of Business) - Batch of 2025

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Amazing experience at CMU!

Tips: There was a huge cultural shift. But people here made me feel more inclusive. I got a scholarship of 50k dollars. University supported me for the scholarship. This decision was worth every penny. Every day here is a new learning day. After 7 years of experience, I felt my learning curve was getting better, but here I started pushing myself out of my comfort zone which was very important.

Likes (Post study jobs): There are so many fun filled activities for students here. Your personal life and college life will be well balanced. Fitness events and student counselling sessions are organised weekly. To make them feel comfortable on campus. There are professional and non-professional clubs on campus varying from Consulting to Swim Club.

Dislikes (Public transportation): It has amazing faculty, well qualified from across the world. Every faculty has a different style of teaching. The classes are very interactive. If you don't even do the post study and only concentrate on classes, half of your work is already done.

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2023Read more

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MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering / MBA Program (Tepper School of Business) - Batch of 2025

4.6

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

CMU MBA Tepper Review

Tips: Pittsburgh is a smaller city as compared to major cities such as LA and New York. The local population is very warm and welcoming. Additional, there is a large Indian student community which makes things easier. CMU also has a very rich Indian alumni network that makes thing much easier.

Likes (Public transportation): The CMU ID gets us access to various local transportation services in and around the city. The buses are very nice and have a good frequency. Overall, the city is very well connected via the public transportation system. For CMU students the local public transport is free. Additionally, CMU also has a shuttle that runs on popular routes.

Dislikes (Part time work): As an international student, the opportunity to work part time is limited for on-campus jobs due to visa status restrictions. The on-campus jobs are limited and the number of applicants for those jobs is pretty high. It is not that there are no on-campus jobs, but getting them might be a bit tough.

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2023Read more

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Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025

4.6

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Many opportunities to learn new subjects and non credit courses as well

Tips: I got a scholarship, and I would recommend students negotiate on scholarships with the university. I am satisfied with the university overall. University student coordinators and programme counsellors are very warm and the college consciously makes an effort for team bonding and networking.

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2023Read more

Anonymous

Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2025

3.9

PlacementsInfrastructureFacultyCrowd & Campus LifeValue for Money

Impressed by the job opportunities. University affiliations help a lot.

Tips: Negotiate scholarships on the basis of acceptances/scholarships received from other schools. An intense basecamp of 3 weeks is held by the school to help transition to the new environment. I am very satisfied with the flexibility to choose multiple subjects offered by different colleges within the university.

Likes (Post study jobs): Many companies are affiliated with/visit CMU for recruitment. The recruitment department is excellent and provides assistance in building resumes and interview prep. The industry is average and above observed in terms of jobs and salary packages offered to students.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are some restaurants to eat out as well as grocery stores in case you want to cook. However, traditional products are expensive to buy including masala, cooker, etc. Easier to find American replacements. Also, CMU provides a free pantry once a week for grocery and daily use items.

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2023Read more

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Carnegie Mellon University Placements

Carnegie Mellon graduates get one-on-one coaching at the University Career and Professional Development Center at numerous career fairs. Carnegie Mellon University graduates are currently working at emerging startups, Fortune 500 companies, and government organizations. As per the Carnegie Mellon University placement data, the average starting salary for Carnegie Mellon’s Class of 2020 was $91,243, varying by department. Around 82% of the graduates were either employed or pursuing additional education within six months of graduation.

Placement Stats	Salary
Average	$107,886
Median	$112,000
Range	$21k - $250k
Students placed	1,326

Top employers at Carnegie Mellon University are:

Facebook
Apple
Google
Carnegie Mellon
Microsoft
Amazon
PNC

Course	Median Salary
MS	₹106.45 - ₹125.54 LPA

Top Recruiters

Amazon.com

UBER

Accenture

Apple

ACCENTURE

Agilent Technology

Adidas

Google

Goldman Sachs

IBM

Barclays Capital

Adobe

Microsoft

Deloitte

Bloomberg

Intel

Bank of America

Capital One

Ernst & Young

Blackrock

CITI Financial

Barclays Bank

Cisco Systems

Motorola

JP Morgan Chase

IBM

UBS

Sun Microsystems

Facebook

Credit Suisse

Morgan Stanley

ebay

Deutsche Bank

pwc

Osmosys

Yahoo

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CMU
Accommodation & Meals

On-Campus Accommodation

AVAILABLE

At Carnegie Mellon University, living on campus provides:
- A 24/7 community of support
- A place where safety and security are top priorities
- A residential experience that fosters personal development,

At Carnegie Mellon University, living on campus provides:
- A 24/7 community of support
- A place where safety and security are top priorities
- A residential experience that fosters personal development, meaningful engagement, and life-long relationships
- Convenience to all academic buildings, the student center, and 34 dining locations
- Fully furnished rooms and spaces
- All-inclusive living, including housing, utilities, cable, and Internet
Carnegie Mellon does not have graduate student housing. Housing Serivces does provide resources for Off-Campus Housing.

Masters

Bachelors

Accommodation Expense

PG Accommodation expenses:USD 9318
On-campus housing:cmu.edu/housing/

Meal Expense

PG meals expenses:USD 7454
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Off-Campus Accommodation

AVAILABLE

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The average rent is 650 to 850 USD/month
The residence type features a diverse array of floor plans ranging from studio to one, two and three bedroom apartment homes
Each floor plan includes in-unit

The average rent is 650 to 850 USD/month
The residence type features a diverse array of floor plans ranging from studio to one, two and three bedroom apartment homes
Each floor plan includes in-unit laundry and stylish finishes like granite countertops and plush carpeted bedrooms
The student residences are fully furnished with all the basic amenities such as electricity, water, gas and unlimited internet access all inclusive in the rent
Private and Shared bedroom options are also available

Carnegie Mellon University Rankings 2023

According to Times Higher Education, the Carnegie Mellon University ranking has been constant since 2021. Currently, Carnegie Mellon University ranks 28th in the world for 2023 and is among the top universities in the USA. According to QS World University Ranking 2023, the Carnegie Mellon University world ranking is 52 in the world.

Note: Due to the unavailability of ranking comparison data on the official website, the above data has been taken from unofficial sources. Hence, it is subject to vary.

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Overall University Grade

by Shiksha

Ranked #26 in Top universities in USA

Mathematics

#19

ARWU

#151-200

Business Economics

THE

#28

Mechanical Engineering

#51-100

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CMU
Studying in USA

Average Accommodation Expense	INR 6.7 L (based on 146 colleges)
Average Meals Expense	INR 3.9 L (based on 116 colleges)
Part Time Work	Permitted International students are allowed to work part-time for 20 hours per week during an academic term. e... Read more about part time work
Post Study Work Permit	Permitted Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a one-year work and stay-back permit given to international students o... Read more about post study work permit
Cost of Visa Application	USD 185 = INR 15,380.9
Visa Application Process	Simple You will need an F1 visa if your course of study is a full-time degree. e... Read more about visa application process
Hot Job Sectors	IT, Tech, Energy, Healthcare, E-commerce and Business services are some of the popular job sectors in the U... Read more about hot job sectors
Economy Growth Rate	According to the BEA (Bureau of Economic Affairs), the Real GDP of USA was 2.1% in 2022. e... Read more about economy growth rate

Carnegie Mellon University Notable Alumni

There are more than 109,900 Carnegie Mellon University alumni from over 140 countries around the world. CMU’s notable alumni include noble laureates, members of medicine, members of engineering, etc. Check below the list of notable alumni at CMU USA with their profession:

Notable Alumni	Profession
James Gosling	Canadian computer scientist
Scott Fahlman	Professor
Stephanie Kwolek	Polish-American chemist
Randy Pausch	American educator
Luis von Ahn	Guatemalan entrepreneur

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International Students at Carnegie Mellon University 2023

There are over 14,500 international students at Carnegie Mellon University from over 100 countries around the world. Check below the Carnegie Mellon University facts on international students:

Course	International students %
Graduate	59%
Undergraduate	21%

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