Updated on - Dec 6, 2025
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.
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:
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:
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Ranked By |
World Rankings |
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US News and World Report Rankings- Best Global Universities |
#102 |
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QS World University Rankings |
#53 |
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Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 |
#28 |
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Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) |
#86 |
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eduRank |
#43 |
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uniRank |
#21 |
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UniPage |
#46 |
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Webometrics |
#38 |
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:
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:
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Subjects |
Rankings |
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Arts and Humanities |
#65 |
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Clinical Medicine |
#753 |
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Computer Science |
#5 |
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Economics and Business |
#91 |
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Engineering |
#52 |
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Materials Science |
#116 |
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Nanoscience and Nanotechnology |
#153 |
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Psychiatry/Psychology |
#81 |
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