Carnegie Mellon University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 11%
Average High School GPA: 3.9
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1500-1560
ACT Range: 34-35
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 7,707
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $67,020
Out-of-State Tuition: $67,020
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 22°F (-6°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 82°F (28°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 38 inches (965 mm)
Nearest Airport: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) — Approximately 20 miles (30-minute drive) from campus.
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Social Media
Instagram:@carnegiemellon
Swim Team Instagram: @cmu_swimanddive
LinkedIn:Carnegie Mellon University
TikTok: n/a
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University Athletics
NCAA Division III
University Athletic Association (UAA)
Nickname: Tartans
Mascot: Scotty the Scottish Terrier
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Jared L. Cohon University Center
Head Coach: Matt Kinney
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #6
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #4 in University Athletic Association
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #30
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #5 in University Athletic Association
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U.S. News College Rankings
#21 in National Universities (tie)
#8 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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#8 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#11 in Environmental / Environmental Health
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At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#1 in Management Information Systems
#6 in Production / Operation Management
#12 in Supply Chain Management / Logistics
#3 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology
#4 in Data Analytics/Science (tie)
#2 in Game/Simulation Development
#10 in Writing in the Disciplines (tie)
#2 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects (tie)
#26 in First-Year Experiences (tie)
#9 in Co-ops/Internships (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#58
#40
In Private Colleges
#44
In Research Universities
#25
In The Northeast
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#156
America's Best Employers for Women 2024
#359
America's Best Employers for Diversity 2024
#231
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: C
Professors: A+
Dorms: B-
Student Life: A
Value: A+
Campus: B
Party Scene: B
Location: A
Campus Food: B-
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #100 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: NR
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