Carnegie Mellon University
Founded 1900
President Farnam Jahanian (President)
Fees USD 62,812
Acceptance Rate Very Selective (<20%)
Campus Setting Urban
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a private research university founded in 1900 in Pittsburgh by Andrew Carnegie. CMU is consistently ranked #1 in the world for computer science and artificial intelligence research, and its School of Computer Science, Mellon College of Science, Carnegie Institute of Technology (engineering), and College of Fine Arts are all world-class. CMU enrolls 15,000 students and produces more startup founders per capita than almost any other university.
Schools
- School of Computer Science — #1 in the world for CS, AI, machine learning, and robotics
- Carnegie Institute of Technology — Top-10 engineering school
- Tepper School of Business — Top-25 MBA; pioneered quantitative business education
- College of Fine Arts — Top drama, design, and fine arts programs
- Heinz College — Top-ranked public policy and information management
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~11% | Tuition: ~$62,812
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision: November 1 | Regular Decision: January 3