Carnegie Mellon University Description:
Carnegie Mellon University is best known for its top-ranked science and engineering programs, but prospective students shouldn't underestimate the school's strengths in the arts and sciences as well. CMU is a highly-selective, mid-sized university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The university has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, and it is a member of the American Association of Universities.
Admissions Data (2008 - 09):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 29%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 620 / 720
- SAT Math: 670 / 780
- SAT Writing: 620 / 710
- ACT Composite: 29 / 33
- ACT English: 28 / 34
- ACT Math: 28 / 34
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 10,326 (5,682 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 61% Male / 39% Female
- 96% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $39,564
- Books: $990
- Room and Board: $10,050
- Other Expenses: $1,356
- Total Cost: $51,960
Carnegie Mellon Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 65%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 12%
- State / Local Grants: 6%
- Institutional Grants: 57%
- Loans: 42%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $6,200
- State / Local Grants: $3,365
- Institutional Grants: $17,437
- Loans: $6,622
Most Popular Majors:
Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Science, Theatre
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics (2006-2007 data)
Carnegie Mellon Mission Statement:
To act as a campus crossroads that promotes learning, social interaction and recreation. To contribute to the campus quality of life by offering facilities, programs, and activities of interest and value to the Carnegie Mellon community.
In support of this mission:
- The University Center is a community center, a place to go and interact with colleagues and make new acquaintances. As a community center it meets the recreational, social, retail and food service needs of the campus.
- The University Center provides facilities for teaching and learning that may be used by the members of the campus community or external organizations whose primary purpose is education.
- The University Center is an important front door to the community, providing opportunities for the university community to interact with friends and neighbors in ways that are of mutual benefit.
from http://www.cmu.edu/university-center/about/mission.html
