# You’re the Unique Kind – and So Is Carnegie Mellon
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**Parent**: https://www.cmu.edu/admission/
University student leaders enjoying the Craig Street Crawl with President Jahanian and Provost Garrett.
### Who We Are
# You’re the Unique Kind – and So Is Carnegie Mellon
We're a community of one-of-a-kind minds united by a passion to make the world a better place for everyone.
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# Meet the First-Year Class of 2025
17.1%
first-generation college students
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# Exceptional Is the Rule
Internationally recognized for its academic excellence and innovation, Carnegie Mellon University consistently ranks among the world's most renowned educational institutions. No matter how you choose to shine, being part of CMU means having a lifelong network of support and inspiration from the world’s most brilliant minds.
## 350+
Student Organizations
## 64
Tony Awards
## 138
Fulbright Scholars
## 6:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
## 21
Nobel Laureates
## 109,900+
Alumni Network
[Explore the Value of a Carnegie Mellon Education](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/who-we-are/the-value-of-a-carnegie-mellon-education)
# Interdisciplinary Is in Our DNA
If all-over-the-place is your pace, then you’ll find your place at Carnegie Mellon. Our interdisciplinary culture breaks all the traditional social and academic boundaries. Here, psychologists huddle with computer scientists and business majors write country music hits. You don’t have to worry about staying in your lane — our thought freeways are wide open.
[Chart a course as unique as you are](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/majors-programs/interdisciplinary-studies "Interdisciplinary Studies")
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# Inclusive Excellence
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is committed to fostering an environment where all community members feel welcome, valued and positioned to thrive. We believe that education can be a transformative and enriching force for every person, irrespective of their background, identity or life circumstances.
[Community, Culture and Engagement at CMU](https://www.cmu.edu/cce-office/)
# Let's Meet Up
[Visit Us On Campus](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/visit)
[Visit Us Online](https://www.cmu.edu/visit/campus-tours/online-engagement-opportunities)
[Discover Pittsburgh](https://www.cmu.edu/admission/campus-experience/discover-pittsburgh "Discover Pittsburgh")