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Carnegie Mellon University

Introduction: Nerves of steel

Carnegie Mellon University, located in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, arose from a tradition of pragmatic thinking, learning, and research. When industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie first announced to the city of Pittsburgh his intention to build a “first-class technical school” for the sons of local steel mill workers, little did he know that, a century later, his school would be referred to as... [Purchase this review to continue reading]

Last updated: June 2009
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School Criteria

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Region
Mid-Atlantic
State
Pennsylvania
Religious affiliation
None
Total enrollment
7,500 – 14,999
SAT CR/Verbal Midrange
> 550
SAT Math Midrange
> 675
ACT Midrange
> 28
Applicants
15,000 – 24,999
Applicants accepted
20% – 34%
Tuition (general/out of state)
$35,000 – $39,999
Room and board
$8,000 – $11,999
Student-faculty ratio
< 13:1
Most popular majors
Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering
Campus Politics
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