CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

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Carnegie Mellon University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Pittsburgh, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

5000 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
Main Phone: (412) 268-2000
Web Site: www.cmu.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 8,687 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 822 male students and 543 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 60.2% of the student body, while females made up 39.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (3)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (15)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 38.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 590. One quarter of students scored at least 700.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 680 or higher. One fourth of students scored 770 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Architecture

General Architecture

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Computer

Engineering

English Language And Literature

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Other Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

Carnegie Mellon University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Carnegie Mellon University is accredited regionally.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Carnegie Mellon University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

University Athletic Association (for football, basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Accelerated programs
AP credits
Weekend college
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 36,780
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 29,246
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 36,780

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.

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