Carnegie Mellon University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
See on MapPhone
(412) 268-2000
Website
www.cmu.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$60,854Out of state
$60,854Graduate
In state
$48,557Out of state
$48,557Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
56%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 15.0% | $7,533 |
State/local grants | 3.0% | $3,212 |
Institutional grants | 47.0% | $41,345 |
Loans | 42.0% | $6,525 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$16,486 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,000 per year
Personal Expenses
$1,400 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Computer Science
- Statistics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Systems Science and Theory
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biophysics
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Biometry/Biometrics
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Biostatistics
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Computational Biology
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Neuroscience
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Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
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Finance, General
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Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems and Services, Other
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Actuarial Science
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Artificial Intelligence
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Information Technology
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Computer and Information Sciences, Other
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Computer Programming, Other
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Computer Science
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Computer Graphics
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Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
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Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
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Information Technology Project Management
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Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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EDUCATION
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Multicultural Education
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ENGINEERING
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
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Mechanical Engineering
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Operations Research
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Audio Engineering Technology/Technician
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Nanotechnology
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
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Rhetoric and Composition
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Apparel and Textile Manufacture
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Linguistics
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Russian Language and Literature
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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HISTORY
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History, General
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History, Other
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Mathematics, Other
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Computational Mathematics
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Financial Mathematics
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Statistics, General
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Mathematical Statistics and Probability
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Statistics, Other
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Mathematics and Statistics, Other
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Systems Science and Theory
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Biopsychology
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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Science, Technology and Society
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Behavioral Sciences
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International/Globalization Studies
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Cognitive Science, General
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Logic
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Applied and Professional Ethics
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Physical Sciences, General
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Astrophysics
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Chemistry, General
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Polymer Chemistry
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Chemical Physics
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Chemistry, Other
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Physics, General
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Physics, Other
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Materials Science
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Materials Sciences, Other
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Physical Sciences, Other
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Psychology, Other
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Policy Analysis, General
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Applied Economics
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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International Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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Social Sciences, Other
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Digital Arts
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Design and Applied Arts, Other
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Directing and Theatrical Production
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Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
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Film/Cinema/Media Studies
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Intermedia/Multimedia
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Musicology and Ethnomusicology
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Voice and Opera
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Stringed Instruments
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Music Technology
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Music, Other
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Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
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Fine and Studio Arts Management
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Information Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Management Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Software Engineering
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biometry/Biometrics
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Computational Biology
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Neurobiology and Anatomy
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science
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Actuarial Science
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Artificial Intelligence
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Information Technology
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Human-Centered Technology Design
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Computer and Information Sciences, Other
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Computer Science
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Computer Graphics
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
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Information Technology Project Management
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Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Civil Engineering, Other
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Computer Software Engineering
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Engineering Mechanics
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Engineering Science
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Construction Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Operations Research
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Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
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Biological/Biosystems Engineering
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Engineering, Other
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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Engineering Design
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Engineering-Related Fields, Other
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
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Rhetoric and Composition
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English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Language Interpretation and Translation
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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HISTORY
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History, General
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Computational Mathematics
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Financial Mathematics
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Statistics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Science, Technology and Society
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Behavioral Sciences
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Computational Science
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Human Computer Interaction
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Sustainability Studies
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Data Analytics, General
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Materials Science
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Materials Sciences, Other
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Psychology, Other
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Public Policy Analysis, General
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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Social Sciences, Other
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Digital Arts
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Game and Interactive Media Design
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Design and Applied Arts, Other
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
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Playwriting and Screenwriting
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Directing and Theatrical Production
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Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Music, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Voice and Opera
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Stringed Instruments
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Music Pedagogy
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Music Technology
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Music, Other
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Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
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Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
11.3%- Apply 34,261
- Accepted 3,873
- Attend 1,716
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$75Graduate
$75Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Required
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
44%Male Students
56%Student Ethnicities
- Two Or More Ethnicities47.01%
- Asian19.92%
- Caucasian18.88%
- Hispanic/Latino6.01%
- Not Specified5.22%
- Black2.87%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.05%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.04%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
16,296
Undergraduate students
7,298
Graduate students
8,998
Full Time Students
94%Part Time Students
6%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Football
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Soccer
- Basketball
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Basketball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Football
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Golf