American Colleges Where the Cities Make Campus Life Even Better

Lisette Marie

September 3, 2025

46. Carnegie Mellon University – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Where Arts, Tech & City Converge

Cohon University Center at Carnegie Mellon University contains an indoor swimming pool, bookstore, student club facilities, gym, and cafeteria. In 2016, a new expansion (left) opened. The building is named after Jared Cohon. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Dllu

Adjacent to the University of Pittsburgh in the vibrant Oakland neighborhood, Carnegie Mellon University is a world leader in robotics, computer science, engineering, and the arts. Its urban campus is a crucible of innovation, with students frequently collaborating with Pittsburgh's resurgent tech industry, medical centers, and rich cultural institutions like the Carnegie Museums. The city's transformation from industrial hub to a leader in tech and education provides a dynamic and opportunity-rich environment for CMU students.

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American Colleges Where the Cities Make Campus Life Even Better

46. Carnegie Mellon University – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Where Arts, Tech & City Converge

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