Carnegie Mellon University Demographics & Diversity Overview

59%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
20%
International
47
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
27.1%(1,545)
Hispanic
12.9%(737)
African American
5.0%(286)
Asian
41.5%(2,368)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
6.3%(361)
Unknown
7.0%(402)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color59%
Total Enrollment16,002
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 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.8%(3,512)
Women
50.2%(3,547)

Gender Statistics

Men3,512

22% of total enrollment

Women3,547

22% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Carnegie Mellon University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 90% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.1%(145)
18-19
46.5%(3,283)
20-21
43.4%(3,062)
22-24
7.0%(495)
25+
1.0%(74)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
2.5%(225)
22-24
45.9%(4,105)
25+
51.6%(4,610)

Age Diversity Insights

90%

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 11% in-state residents, 69% out-of-state students, and 20% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
11.0%(188)
Out-of-State
68.6%(1,178)
International
20.4%(350)

Regional Representation

In-State188

11% of student body

Out-of-State1,178

69% of student body

International350

20% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

59%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

20%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age