Carnegie Mellon University Rankings

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity" and is best known for its computer science program. CMU is a private, global research university known for its world-class, interdisciplinary programs in the fields of arts, business, computing, engineering, humanities, and more.

Carnegie Mellon University Ranking Highlights

CMU is ranked #86 among the best colleges for veterans by US News. It is ranked #38 in the graduate employability ranking by QS Rankings and #32 in the world reputation rankings 2021 by Times Higher Education. Listed below are the Carnegie Mellon University ranking highlights:

• Ranked #30 in best value schools by US News
• Ranked #5 in most innovative schools by US News
• Ranked #13 in best value colleges in America by Niche
• Ranked #21 in top private universities in America by Niche
• Ranked #33 in private colleges and #39 in research universities by Forbes
• Ranked #231 in America’s best value colleges 2019 by Forbes
• Ranked #38 in North America by eduRank
• Ranked #32 in the continental rankings by Webometrics

Carnegie Mellon University World Rankings

CMU is ranked #299 among the top performers on social mobility by US News and World Report Rankings. It is ranked #6 for non-academic prominence and #101 for alumni impact by eduRank. Tabulated below are the world rankings of Carnegie Mellon University:

Carnegie Mellon University National Rankings

CMU is ranked #21 among the best colleges in America by Niche. It is also ranked #49 in top colleges 2021 and #22 in the northeast by Forbes. Find below the national rankings of Carnegie Mellon University:

• Ranked #25 in national universities by US News and World Report Rankings
• Ranked #17 in US universities by QS Rankings
• Ranked #21 in the US College Rankings 2022 by Times Higher Education
• Ranked #46 in the country by CWUR
• Ranked #36 in the United States by eduRank
• Ranked #20 in the nation by uniRank
• Ranked #24 in the US by UniPage
• Ranked #30 in the country by Webometrics

Carnegie Mellon University Rankings by Subject

CMU is ranked #29 in best undergraduate teaching and #6 in best undergraduate engineering programs by US News and World Report Rankings. It is also ranked #96 in the QS World University Rankings- Ranking by Subject. Shown below are a few subject rankings awarded to Carnegie Mellon University by US News: