Students in a group with President Farnam and Provost Garrett during the Craig Street Crawl. — University student leaders enjoying the Craig Street Crawl with President Jahanian and Provost Garrett.

Who We Are

You’re the Unique Kind – and So Is Carnegie Mellon

We're a community of one-of-a-kind minds united by a passion to make the world a better place for everyone.

Meet the First-Year Class of 2023

14.3% first-generation college students

1,708 undergraduate students enrolling

46 / 50 / 4 % of female / male / non-binary

18.8% students who identify as Black, Latinx or Native American

46 / 29 states / countries represented

Our enrolling students come from backgrounds of all kinds. Get to know our most recent class of Tartans as of August 2023.

Students happily and energetically collaborating.

Interdisciplinary Is in Our DNA

If all-over-the-place is your pace, then you’ll find your place at Carnegie Mellon. Our interdisciplinary culture breaks all the traditional social and academic boundaries. Here, psychologists huddle with computer scientists and business majors write country music hits. You don’t have to worry about staying in your lane — our thought freeways are wide open.

Chart a course as unique as you are

Exceptional Is the Rule

Internationally recognized for its academic excellence and innovation, Carnegie Mellon University consistently ranks among the world's most renowned educational institutions. No matter how you choose to shine, being part of CMU means having a lifelong network of support and inspiration from the world’s most brilliant minds.

400+

Student Organizations

47

Tony Awards

96

Fulbright Scholars

7:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

20

Nobel Laureates

109,900+

Alumni Network

Explore the Value of a Carnegie Mellon Education

Students having fun, standing together during the Craig Street Crawl.

Respect for Every Perspective

Diversity isn’t just a buzzword at Carnegie Mellon — it’s the very foundation of our culture. Our community members’ widely varying backgrounds, perspectives and ideas enrich every aspect of life here, from academics to social activities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at CMU

It's a Tartan Thing

Take a walk around campus, and you’ll discover there’s nothing pedestrian about life at Carnegie Mellon.

Undergraduate Research

The thrill of creating new knowledge — it’s at the heart of everything we do at CMU. And you can begin as early as your first year.

The Fair

Check out more than 400 student-run groups — plus Greek organizations and local arts, cultural and recreation partners — during this annual winter event.

The Fence

Got something important to say? Make a statement on the World’s Most Painted Object. Caveat: You’ll need to paint your message between midnight and sunrise. With a brush.