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Carnegie Mellon University - College of Fine Arts Building
College of Fine Arts Building
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Carnegie Mellon University - Margaret Morrison Hall
Margaret Morrison Hall
AKA Maggie Mo and with the tennis courts in the foreground
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Carnegie Mellon University - The Cut
The Cut
Baker Hall on the left and Doherty Hall on the right. Also visible is "the fence" which is traditionally painted by students several times a week
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Carnegie Mellon University - Carnegie Mellon Bus
Carnegie Mellon Bus
These buses have set routes that go into surrounding neighborhoods
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Carnegie Mellon University - Software Engineering Institute
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General Information

School Contact
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United States
(412) 268-2000
www.cmu.edu
Cost
Tuition: $38,430
Room and Board: $9,740
Books and Supplies: $990
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 5,645
Total Male: 3,549
Total Female: 2,300
Part-Time: 204
Founded:
1900 		Control:
Private 		Setting:
Urban 		Academic Calendar:
Semester 		Religious Affiliation:
None

Overall Experience

In appraising CMU, most students are appreciative of the fantastic education they’re receiving and the one-of-a-kind experience that the campus offers. At CMU, students have an unprecedented opportunity to explore their fields of study. Sometimes it’s hard for students to see all opportunities that Carnegie Mellon gives them. Students who are unhappy with their experience are often frustrated with the sub-par social situation or the massive amount of work.

No matter how fed up students get with the amount of work, the social scene, or the bad weather, students are often glad they came to CMU when they think about the unique experience the school has given them. The academic opportunities you will receive at CMU are astounding, and everyone on campus is truly dedicated to learning. Though the time spent at CMU may not fulfill some students’ hopes of living a wild youth, the years spent at Carnegie Mellon can be just as exciting in some ways. It’s different. And for people who don’t want the same college experience as everyone else, it can be exciting.

Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:
Pittsburgh grows on you, and then you realize that it is a really cool place. Don’t expect it to be like other cities such as New York or Philly, because it’s not. While those cities have a hot downtown, Pittsburgh, because of its history, doesn’t have a great downtown scene, but it has incredible neighborhoods all over the place. Get to them all and check them out; there is some great stuff going on in there.
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Anonymous says:
I don’t wish I were anywhere else. CMU has a ton of really interesting people. Students are racially diverse, live diverse lifestyles, and think different thoughts.
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Anonymous says:
This school is not for everybody. CMU is a good institution that requires a lot of patience when dealing with the social scene and academic community. People here are weird. The campus is split into many subgroups of interests and studies. Do not believe what the school tells you about interdisciplinary studies; It’s a crock! If I had to do it over again, I would go to a state school with a good media arts department. If you were a fairly social person in high school and enjoy going to parties and interacting with interesting and stimulating people, don’t come to CMU. If you never took your head out of the books and now want a school that will accept you for being all the dork you can be, welcome home.
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CMUAC9 says:

March 02, 2009
Carnegie Mellon is very rigorous and academically demanding. I knew that when I decided to come to school here, but I don't think I really understood the sacrifices that I would need to make in order to do well at CMU. Now that I am in my sophomore year, I have come to see that the quality of education is well worth the daily challenges that students face. I am constantly inspired by my classmates and do not regret deciding to come to school here.
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CMUsd says:

March 02, 2009
I wish my school was in another city—Pittsburgh is not as exciting as they sell it to students. The weather made me depressed for a long time. I guess if I were to choose again, I would not come here because of Pittsburgh and the general CMU social life.
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Admissions Stats See more admissions statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone: (412) 268-2082
E-Mail: admissions.office@cmu.edu
Web Site: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/admission
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Regular Decision January 1 April 15
Must-Reply-By May 1
Acceptance Rate:   28% Application Fee:   $70 Common Application Accepted?   Yes

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (412) 268-8186
E-Mail: thehub@andrew.cmu.edu
Web Site: www.cmu.edu/hub
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: February 15
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $24,724
Applicants Who Received Aid: 85%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Writing Composite (out of)
SAT I * 620 - 720 690 - 790 620 - 710 1930 - 2220 (2400)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 73%
SATI / ACT Required? Either
SAT II Requirements: SAT subject tests are not required for drama, design, art, or music applicants. All other applicants must take the appropriate tests no later than January.