Carnegie Mellon University Demographics & Diversity Overview

59%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
20%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Carnegie Mellon University has a diverse student body with 59% students of color and 20% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
27.0%(1,622)
Hispanic
12.7%(761)
African American
5.1%(304)
Asian
41.0%(2,463)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
6.2%(374)
Unknown
8.0%(481)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color59%
Total Enrollment17,136
International Students20%

Cultural Engagement

Carnegie Mellon University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Carnegie Mellon University has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.0%(3,792)
Women
47.9%(3,705)
Other
3.2%(245)

Gender Statistics

Men3,792

22% of total enrollment

Women3,705

22% of total enrollment

Other245

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Carnegie Mellon University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 86% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.1%(152)
18-19
43.1%(3,140)
20-21
45.4%(3,311)
22-24
8.0%(580)
25+
1.5%(106)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(3)
20-21
2.8%(230)
22-24
45.4%(3,772)
25+
51.8%(4,302)

Age Diversity Insights

86%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

56%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Carnegie Mellon University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 20% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 9% in-state residents, 71% out-of-state students, and 20% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
9.4%(161)
Out-of-State
71.0%(1,213)
International
19.6%(334)

Regional Representation

In-State161

9% of student body

Out-of-State1,213

71% of student body

International334

20% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

59%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

20%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age