Area: Oakland
Address: 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Info phone: 412-268-2000

• Type of Institution: Four-year private
• Degrees Offered: Bachelor's, master's, doctorate
• Undergraduate Full-time Enrollment: 5,047*

Since its founding in 1900 by industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Mellon University has been a pragmatic institution, adapting rapidly to change. In fewer than 100 years it has changed its name three times--each transition marking a milestone in the institution's 20th century evolution.

Over the years Carnegie Mellon's leaders have reflected Andrew Carnegie's original dedication and commitment to this institution. In his 1900 letter to the mayor of Pittsburgh establishing Carnegie Technical Schools, Andrew Carnegie wrote, "My heart is in the work." These words have been echoed by students, faculty and administrators throughout this century and they live on the Carnegie Mellon campus today.

*As of Spring 2001. This information is subject to change.