Especially for High School Counselors
Thank you for considering Carnegie Mellon! We know that recommending a college or university to your students is not always a simple task. And we know that Carnegie Mellon is not right for everyone so that’s why we’re providing you with the information you need to help students make their own decisions.
› Our Site, Your Perspective
› Important Dates
› Forms
› First-Year Financial Aid Averages
› Campus Insights
› Frequently Asked Questions
Our Site, Your Perspective
Below we've highlighted pages on our site that we don’t think you should miss as a high school guidance counselor. Take a look around and discover Carnegie Mellon from your perspective. A link to this page is located at the bottom of every page in the site so you can return here easily.
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Important Dates
High School Juniors and Seniors
Please note that for all application plans students must file their FAFSA and submit required forms by February 15, 2008. They will be notified of their financial aid award no later than April 15, 2008.
| Application Plan |
Application Deadline |
Admission Notification |
Early Decision INon-College of Fine Arts applicants; does include Architecture applicants |
November 1, 2007 |
December 15, 2007 |
Early Decision ICollege of Fine Arts applicants; does not include Architecture applicants |
November 1, 2007
(not available for Drama, Music-vocal or flute performance or BHA/BSA) |
December 15, 2007 |
Early Decision II |
December 1, 2007
(not available for Art, Design, Drama, Music or BHA/BSA) |
January 15, 2008 |
Regular Decision |
January 1, 2008
(December 1, 2005 for CFA) |
No later than April 15, 2008 |
Early AdmissionJuniors only |
January 1, 2008
(December 1, 2007 for CFA) |
No later than April 15, 2008 |
Transfer Students
Spring Transfers: Please note that students must file their FAFSA and submit required forms by November 1, 2007. They will be notified of their financial aid award December 15, 2007 or soon after.
Fall Transfers: Please note that students must file their FAFSA and submit required forms by May 1, 2008 (February 15, 2008 for CFA). They will be notified of their financial aid award during the month of June 2008 (April 15, 2008 for CFA).
| Application Plan |
Application Deadline |
Admission Notification |
Transfer Application
for Spring |
November 1, 2007 |
December 15, 2007 or soon after |
Transfer Application
for Fall |
March 1, 2008 |
No later than June, 2008 (April 15, 2008 for CFA) |
Admission Deadlines For The College of Fine Arts (CFA)
Applicants to the College of Fine Arts are required to meet additional deadlines for submitting forms specific to their chosen program. Please review the PDF linked below for deadlines related to each CFA program.
› Download PDF of CFA Admission Deadlines
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Forms
Admission Forms
› Common Application
› Carnegie Mellon Common Application Supplement
› Teacher Recommendation
› Counselor Recommendation
Financial Aid Forms
› Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)
› Financial Aid Forms
› Carnegie Mellon University Financial Aid Form
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First-Year Financial Aid Averages
53% receiving financial aid (U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens)
7% receiving non-need-based scholarships
51% receiving need-based aid
Average Presidential Scholarship: $7,448
Average need-based grants: $18,094
Average need-based package: $22,943
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Campus Insights
Higher Education at Carnegie Mellon University
www.cmu.edu/home/education/education_intro.html
Vice Provost for Education, Indira Nair, details Carnegie Mellon’s philosophy on education.
View the University Fact Book
www.cmu.edu/ira/facts1.htm
The University publishes a fact book every year, detailing the university’s mission and statistics regarding degrees, departments as well as many other aspects of the university. Visit this site to download the 2005 Fact Book.
University Calendars
www.cmu.edu/home/calendars/index.html
You can view the general academic calendar for the university as well as the calendars for each of the undergraduate schools, computing and university life.
View the 2007-2008 Course Catalog
www.cmu.edu/esg-cat/
Download the course catalog to read detailed information regarding Carnegie Mellon’s programs, departments, courses and more.
Take a Virtual Tour
www.cmu.edu/vrtour/
If you can’t make it to campus be sure to take a virtual tour of the university! You’ll get a glimpse of academics, residence life, recreational opportunities and more!
Speak to Students
Anxious to hear what current students have to say about Carnegie Mellon? Make a "student connection" with one of our students!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the links to the college Web sites?
What is the first-year retention rate?
94.5% of Carnegie Mellon students enroll and graduate from the university.
What is the four-year graduation rate?
69.1% of Carnegie Mellon students graduate in four years. Many students also take part in five-year programs which including Architecture, 5th year Scholar program and 3-2 Engineering/Business program.
What percentage of students live in university housing?
Housing is guaranteed for all four years, and 83% of students stay within university housing. Students have the option of living on- or off-campus during their four (or five, in the case of architecture) years, and in a variety of housing styles, such as single, double, quad, suite or apartment style rooms.
What is the geographic diversity of Carnegie Mellon students?
Carnegie Mellon enrolls students from 50 states and more than 40 countries.
Is the campus safe?
Carnegie Mellon uses various methods to ensure the safety of its students. The campus is patrolled 24 hours a day by police in cars, on bikes and on foot. Carnegie Mellon has its own private shuttle that runs throughout the campus and surrounding neighborhood communities free of charge for our students. There is also a student escort service that students can call at any hour to request that a male and female accompany them their home, For more details, please take a look at Campus Safety or review the campus security reports.
What is the male to female ratio?
The campus is 60% male and 40% female, with slightly different breakdowns by individual schools within the University.
What are recent graduates doing?
To find out what Carnegie Mellon graduates are doing, visit the Career Center! The Career Center maintains records of where graduates are employed, which companies actively recruit Carnegie Mellon students and where our students elect to pursue graduate studies – organized by the specific program/college the student attended at Carnegie Mellon.
Are research opportunities available to undergraduates?
Absolutely! Because of the practical, hands-on approach of the Carnegie Mellon curriculum, most classes are project/research based. Within the student’s specific area of study, they will learn fundamental theories related to their class and then apply that to project work. Undergraduate students can also apply for SURG grants to cover research expenses during the school year or obtain a Summer Fellowship for full-time summer research. For more information about research opportunities, please visit Faculty & Research and visit the Undergraduate Resources Office.
What is there to do in the City of Pittsburgh?
Whether you're interested in the fine or performing arts, sports, fine dining, rock-n-roll, shopping or sightseeing, you can find it all here. To review a sampling of what you can do in the 'Burgh, check out Explore Pittsburgh and the College City.com.
Are work-study jobs available?
We have more jobs on campus than students willing to work! Using our TartanTRAK online database for current student job opportunities, you can search for available full-time, part-time, internships, co-ops & campus jobs.
Are there study abroad opportunities?
The Office of International Education at Carnegie Mellon is dedicated to helping students explore study abroad opportunities and to serve as a liaison between foreign universities and students. For details, visit the Office of International Education.
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