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Carnegie Mellon University

  • LocationPittsburgh, PA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 15,596 students
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Carnegie Mellon University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Catholic Newman Center serving Carnegie Mellon is the Pittsburgh Oratory at 4450 Bayard Street in Oakland, a short walk from campus. The Oratory publishes weekday Mass, Sunday Masses, and confession on weekdays and weekends, and lists a part-time chaplain assigned to CMU, FOCUS missionaries, and a CMU Newman Club.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 11

  • Monday–Thursday7:00 AMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street
  • Monday–Thursday5:15 PMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street
  • Monday–Thursday9:00 PMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street · Offered only during the fall and spring academic terms.
  • Friday7:00 AMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street
  • Friday5:15 PMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street
  • Saturday10:00 AMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street
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  • Saturday4:00 PMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street
  • Sunday9:00 AMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street
  • Sunday11:00 AMHeinz Chapel, University of Pittsburgh campus · During the academic year.
  • Sunday4:00 PMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street
  • Sunday9:00 PMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street

Confession 5

  • Monday–Friday12:00 PMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street · Confession runs 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
  • Monday–Friday4:00 PMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street · Confession runs 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
  • Saturday12:00 PMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street · Confession runs 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
  • Saturday3:00 PMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street · Confession runs 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
  • Sunday3:00 PMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street · Confession runs 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Adoration 2

  • Monday–Friday5:00 PMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street · Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
  • Saturday3:45 PMOratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street · Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. The Source and Summit | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday–Thursday 7:00 am · 5:15 pm · 9:00 pm*”
    Weekday Masses are listed Monday to Thursday at 7:00 am and 5:15 pm, with a 9:00 pm Mass in the academic terms.
    “Monday–Thursday 7:00 am · 5:15 pm · 9:00 pm*”
    Weekday Masses are listed Monday to Thursday at 7:00 am and 5:15 pm, with a 9:00 pm Mass in the academic terms.
    “Monday–Thursday 7:00 am · 5:15 pm · 9:00 pm*”
    Weekday Masses are listed Monday to Thursday at 7:00 am and 5:15 pm, with a 9:00 pm Mass in the academic terms.
    “Friday 7:00 am · 5:15 pm”
    Friday Masses are listed at 7:00 am and 5:15 pm.
    “Friday 7:00 am · 5:15 pm”
    Friday Masses are listed at 7:00 am and 5:15 pm.
    “Saturday 10:00 am · 4:00 pm”
    Saturday Masses are listed at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
    “Saturday 10:00 am · 4:00 pm”
    Saturday Masses are listed at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
    “Sunday 9:00 am · 11:00 am* · 4:00 pm · 9:00 pm”
    Sunday Masses are listed at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 4:00 pm, and 9:00 pm.
    “The 11:00 am Sunday Mass is celebrated at Heinz Chapel on the Pitt campus during the academic year.”
    The 11:00 am Sunday Mass is at Heinz Chapel on the Pitt campus during the academic year.
    “Sunday 9:00 am · 11:00 am* · 4:00 pm · 9:00 pm”
    Sunday Masses are listed at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 4:00 pm, and 9:00 pm.
    “Sunday 9:00 am · 11:00 am* · 4:00 pm · 9:00 pm”
    Sunday Masses are listed at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 4:00 pm, and 9:00 pm.
    “Monday–Friday 12:00–1:00 pm · 4:00–5:00 pm”
    Confession is scheduled Monday to Friday at 12:00 to 1:00 pm and 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
    “Monday–Friday 12:00–1:00 pm · 4:00–5:00 pm”
    Confession is scheduled Monday to Friday at 12:00 to 1:00 pm and 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
    “Saturday 12:00–1:00 pm · 3:00–4:00 pm”
    Confession is scheduled on Saturdays at 12:00 to 1:00 pm and 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
    “Saturday 12:00–1:00 pm · 3:00–4:00 pm”
    Confession is scheduled on Saturdays at 12:00 to 1:00 pm and 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
    “Sunday 3:00–4:00 pm”
    Confession is scheduled on Sundays at 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
    “Monday–Friday 5:00 pm”
    Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is held Monday to Friday at 5:00 pm.
    “Saturday 3:45 pm”
    Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is held on Saturdays at 3:45 pm.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Carnegie Mellon University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miHoly Spirit Byzantine Church: 0.3 mi1Saint Paul Cathedral Parish: 0.5 mi2Oakland Catholic Chapel: 0.5 mi3The Pittsburgh Oratory and Catholic Newman Center: 0.6 mi4Saint John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church: 1.1 mi5Latino Catholic Community of Pittsburgh: 1.2 mi6The Pittsburgh Oratory (Catholic Newman Center): 0.6 miCarnegie Mellon University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Spirit Byzantine Church — 0.3 mi
  2. Saint Paul Cathedral Parish — 0.5 mi · 108 North Dithridge Street, Pittsburgh
  3. Oakland Catholic Chapel — 0.5 mi
  4. The Pittsburgh Oratory and Catholic Newman Center — 0.6 mi · 4450 Bayard Street
  5. Saint John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 506 Saline Street, Pittsburgh
  6. Latino Catholic Community of Pittsburgh — 1.2 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ACatholic life on campus: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

93 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Council of Religious Advisors | Carnegie Mellon Universitycmu.edu/wellbeing/about-us/cora.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Hi! I am the Campus Minister for the Catholic Newman Center here at CMU! I help run many events and create a hospitable place for students to hang out, do work and spend time with Jesus in the chapel.”
      CMU's Council of Religious Advisors page lists the Catholic Newman Center and its campus minister for CMU.
    2. Pray, Belong, Grow | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pittsburgh Oratory is the Catholic Newman Center for three universities – the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Chatham University.”
      The Pittsburgh Oratory is the Catholic Newman Center serving Carnegie Mellon University.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Oratory Chapel is the Newman Center chapel. It is about a block from the Cathedral of Learning and walkable from the CMU campus; it is not on the CMU campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Pray, Belong, Grow | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pittsburgh Oratory is the Catholic Newman Center for three universities – the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Chatham University.”
      The Pittsburgh Oratory is the Catholic Newman Center serving Carnegie Mellon University.
    2. The Source and Summit | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4450 Bayard Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 – in Oakland, one block from the Cathedral of Learning.”
      The Newman Center's Oratory Chapel is at 4450 Bayard Street in Oakland.
      “The Oratory is also walkable from the Pitt and CMU campuses.”
      The Oratory is walkable from the CMU campus.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Priests are shared across three universities. Fr. Dornan is listed as a part-time chaplain focusing on CMU. Fr. Gruber is campus chaplain for all three.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pray, Belong, Grow | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Peter Gruber, C.O. Campus Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry”
      Fr. Peter Gruber is campus chaplain and director of campus ministry for the Newman Center.
      “Fr. Leo Dornan, C.O. Part-time Campus Chaplain”
      Fr. Leo Dornan is a part-time campus chaplain for the Newman Center, focusing on Carnegie Mellon.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass is listed Monday to Friday at the Oratory Chapel (7:00 am and 5:15 pm each weekday).)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Source and Summit | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We celebrate Mass every day in the Oratory Chapel and on campus. All are welcome at any Mass.”
      The ministry states that it celebrates Mass every day.
      “Monday–Thursday 7:00 am · 5:15 pm · 9:00 pm*”
      Weekday Masses are listed Monday to Thursday at 7:00 am and 5:15 pm, with a 9:00 pm Mass in the academic terms.
      “Friday 7:00 am · 5:15 pm”
      Friday Masses are listed at 7:00 am and 5:15 pm.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Four Sunday Masses are listed at the Oratory (9:00 am, 4:00 pm, 9:00 pm). The 11:00 am Sunday Mass is at Heinz Chapel on the Pitt campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Source and Summit | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday 9:00 am · 11:00 am* · 4:00 pm · 9:00 pm”
      Sunday Masses are listed at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 4:00 pm, and 9:00 pm.
      “The 11:00 am Sunday Mass is celebrated at Heinz Chapel on the Pitt campus during the academic year.”
      The 11:00 am Sunday Mass is at Heinz Chapel on the Pitt campus during the academic year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession Monday to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with no appointment needed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Source and Summit | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Priests are available for confession every weekday and weekend. No appointment needed.”
      Confession is available on weekdays and weekends without an appointment.
      “Monday–Friday 12:00–1:00 pm · 4:00–5:00 pm”
      Confession is scheduled Monday to Friday at 12:00 to 1:00 pm and 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
      “Saturday 12:00–1:00 pm · 3:00–4:00 pm”
      Confession is scheduled on Saturdays at 12:00 to 1:00 pm and 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
      “Sunday 3:00–4:00 pm”
      Confession is scheduled on Sundays at 3:00 to 4:00 pm.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (FOCUS missionaries serving CMU and the CMU Newman Club.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Pray, Belong, Grow | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each Newman Club connects students at their university to the Catholic Newman Center and to Christ.”
      The ministry lists a CMU Newman Club connected to the Newman Center.
      “Ten FOCUS missionaries serve the Pitt and CMU campuses in partnership with the Oratory. They lead small-group Bible studies, go on mission trips”
      FOCUS missionaries serve the CMU campus in partnership with the Oratory, leading Bible studies and mission trips.
    2. Carnegie Mellon University - FOCUSfocus.org/campus/carnegie-mellon-university · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh”
      FOCUS lists a campus page for Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Two kinds listed: semester student retreats at Rednal, and small-group Bible studies (with FOCUS mission trips).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pray, Belong, Grow | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ten FOCUS missionaries serve the Pitt and CMU campuses in partnership with the Oratory. They lead small-group Bible studies, go on mission trips”
      FOCUS missionaries serve the CMU campus in partnership with the Oratory, leading Bible studies and mission trips.
      “Small-group Bible studies led by FOCUS missionaries and students, meeting where students already are – in dorms, dining halls, and common rooms.”
      Small-group Bible studies led by FOCUS missionaries and students meet in campus residences and common areas.
      “Student retreats run each semester: a long weekend of silence, prayer, hiking, and brotherhood or sisterhood.”
      The ministry runs student retreats each semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration30 or more times a week (39 weekly times documented: 20 Mass, 13 confession, 6 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The ministry says it celebrates Mass every day in the Oratory Chapel and on campus, with Monday to Friday Masses listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. The Source and Summit | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We celebrate Mass every day in the Oratory Chapel and on campus. All are welcome at any Mass.”
      The ministry states that it celebrates Mass every day.
      “Monday–Thursday 7:00 am · 5:15 pm · 9:00 pm*”
      Weekday Masses are listed Monday to Thursday at 7:00 am and 5:15 pm, with a 9:00 pm Mass in the academic terms.
  • Confession is scheduled every weekday, Saturday, and Sunday, and no appointment is needed.
    Sources (1)
    1. The Source and Summit | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Priests are available for confession every weekday and weekend. No appointment needed.”
      Confession is available on weekdays and weekends without an appointment.
      “Monday–Friday 12:00–1:00 pm · 4:00–5:00 pm”
      Confession is scheduled Monday to Friday at 12:00 to 1:00 pm and 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
  • Perpetual adoration and weekday evening Benediction are listed, along with FOCUS missionaries serving CMU and a CMU Newman Club.
    Sources (2)
    1. The Source and Summit | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the Oratory Chapel nearly every hour of every day – paused only during Mass and a weekly chapel cleaning.”
      The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in the Oratory Chapel nearly every hour, every day.
      “Monday–Friday 5:00 pm”
      Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is held Monday to Friday at 5:00 pm.
    2. Pray, Belong, Grow | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ten FOCUS missionaries serve the Pitt and CMU campuses in partnership with the Oratory. They lead small-group Bible studies, go on mission trips”
      FOCUS missionaries serve the CMU campus in partnership with the Oratory, leading Bible studies and mission trips.
      “Each Newman Club connects students at their university to the Catholic Newman Center and to Christ.”
      The ministry lists a CMU Newman Club connected to the Newman Center.

Concerns

  • The Newman Center is at the Oratory on Bayard Street, which is walkable from CMU but is not on the CMU campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. The Source and Summit | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4450 Bayard Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 – in Oakland, one block from the Cathedral of Learning.”
      The Newman Center's Oratory Chapel is at 4450 Bayard Street in Oakland.
      “The Oratory is also walkable from the Pitt and CMU campuses.”
      The Oratory is walkable from the CMU campus.
  • The priests serving the Newman Center are shared across three universities, and the CMU chaplain is listed as part-time.
    Sources (1)
    1. Pray, Belong, Grow | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pittsburgh Oratory is the Catholic Newman Center for three universities – the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Chatham University.”
      The Pittsburgh Oratory is the Catholic Newman Center serving Carnegie Mellon University.
      “Fr. Leo Dornan, C.O. Part-time Campus Chaplain”
      Fr. Leo Dornan is a part-time campus chaplain for the Newman Center, focusing on Carnegie Mellon.
  • The Sunday 11:00 am Mass is at Heinz Chapel on the Pitt campus, and the ministry lists only a Monday Mass on the CMU campus.
    Sources (2)
    1. The Source and Summit | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The 11:00 am Sunday Mass is celebrated at Heinz Chapel on the Pitt campus during the academic year.”
      The 11:00 am Sunday Mass is at Heinz Chapel on the Pitt campus during the academic year.
    2. Pray, Belong, Grow | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass at Heinz Chapel on the Pitt campus. Monday evening Mass at Wright-Rogal Chapel”
      The ministry lists a Monday evening Mass at Wright-Rogal Chapel on the CMU campus.

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The Catholic center

The Pittsburgh Oratory (Catholic Newman Center)

  • Address: 4450 Bayard Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • Distance from campus: 0.6 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel, student center, library

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Source: pittsburghoratory.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, pittsburghoratory.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 1

  • Semester student retreats at RednalOff campus
    Each semester
    A long weekend of silence, prayer, hiking, and brotherhood or sisterhood at the Oratory's Rednal property in Ligonier, PA.
    pittsburghoratory.org, pittsburghoratory.org

Social life 3

  • Barn dances at RednalOff campus
    Early fall
    Two barn dances each early fall at the Rednal Retreat House in Ligonier, PA.
    pittsburghoratory.org, pittsburghoratory.org
  • Newman Night
    Sundays during the academic year
    Pizza, a short talk, and fellowship for students at the Newman Center.
    pittsburghoratory.org
  • First Friday Feast
    First Friday of the month
    Shared home-cooked meal for undergraduate and graduate students after Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart.
    pittsburghoratory.org

Faith formation 1

  • FOCUS small-group Bible studiesOn campus
    Small-group Bible studies led by FOCUS missionaries and students, meeting in dorms, dining halls, and common rooms.
    pittsburghoratory.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Monday Mass at Wright-Rogal ChapelOn campus
    Monday evening
    Monday evening Mass offered at Wright-Rogal Chapel on the CMU campus.
    pittsburghoratory.org
  • Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
    Nearly every hour of every day
    Blessed Sacrament exposed in the Oratory Chapel nearly every hour.
    pittsburghoratory.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • FOCUS missionaries at CMU
    FOCUS missionaries serve the Pitt and CMU campuses in partnership with the Oratory, leading small-group Bible studies.
    pittsburghoratory.org, focus.org
  • CMU Newman Club
    Student club connected to the Catholic Newman Center.
    pittsburghoratory.org

Service 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Pray, Belong, Grow | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Pittsburgh Oratory is the Catholic Newman Center for three universities – the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Chatham University.”
    The Pittsburgh Oratory is the Catholic Newman Center serving Carnegie Mellon University.
    “The Pittsburgh Oratory is the Catholic Newman Center for three universities – the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Chatham University.”
    The Pittsburgh Oratory is the Catholic Newman Center serving Carnegie Mellon University.
  2. The Source and Summit | The Pittsburgh Oratorypittsburghoratory.org/liturgy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “4450 Bayard Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 – in Oakland, one block from the Cathedral of Learning.”
    The Newman Center's Oratory Chapel is at 4450 Bayard Street in Oakland.
    “4450 Bayard Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 – in Oakland, one block from the Cathedral of Learning.”
    The Newman Center's Oratory Chapel is at 4450 Bayard Street in Oakland.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
100 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.94%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,546 · ACT 34.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.5 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$41,024

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
7,289
Total students15,596
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$31,944
Cost of attendance (per year)$83,654
Median federal debt at graduation$21,750
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
94%
First-year retention98%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$114,862
Admission rate12%
Students receiving Pell grants16%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1546
SAT reading & writing730–770
SAT math770–800
ACT composite34–35
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 66 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Pittsburgh

The Most Reverend Mark Eckman, Bishop of Pittsburgh

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Carnegie Mellon University a Catholic college?
No. Carnegie Mellon University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by the Pittsburgh Oratory, Catholic Newman Center.
What is Carnegie Mellon University’s Catholic Life Score?
95 out of 100 (grade A). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Carnegie Mellon University?
Mass is listed at Oratory Chapel, 4450 Bayard Street, Heinz Chapel and University of Pittsburgh campus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Carnegie Mellon University Compass Recommended?
Yes. Carnegie Mellon University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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