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Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private Nonprofit · 7,304 students

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$115k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
12%Acceptance Rate
94%Graduation Rate
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WHAT MOST STUDENTS ACTUALLY PAY
$31,944
per year, after scholarships and grants are applied
💡 Why is this less than tuition?
Most students receive scholarships, grants, or financial aid that reduces what they actually pay. This is the average after all that help.

Tuition (Before Any Aid)

The "sticker price" before scholarships or aid. Very few students pay this full amount.

TUITION
$66,246/yr
Private schools charge the same for everyone regardless of where you're from

Typical Student Debt at Graduation

The typical amount students who borrowed money owe when they finish their degree.

$21,750
Typical total loan debt
Students receiving Pell Grants (free money)16.0%
Students who took out federal loans33.6%

Carnegie Mellon University — Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition at Carnegie Mellon University is $66,246 per year for in-state students and $66,246 for out-of-state students.

After grants, scholarships, and financial aid, the average student pays $31,944 per year — significantly less than the sticker price for many students.

The median student loan debt at graduation is $21,750. Given median earnings of $114,862, this represents a manageable debt-to-income ratio for most graduates.

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