School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Carlow University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,344, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The university offers 41 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $33,376.
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Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile16-21
SAT 25th-75th Percentile850-1100
3k
Students enrolled
79%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
39%
Unknown
1%
Black
11%
Hispanic
2%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
55
1,815
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.79% online, 21% on-campus.
46% On-campus
54% Online
Certificates60% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's27% online
Graduate Certificate100% online
Master's69% online
Doctorate25% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $33,376 | $33,376 |
Graduate | $21,692 | $21,692 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $2,000 |
On-campus room and board | $13,406 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,382 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,406 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,382 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,382 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $50,164 | $50,164 |
Off-campus without family | $50,164 | $50,164 |
Off-campus with family | $36,758 | $36,758 |
Federal Grant Aid
44%
State Grant Aid
49%
Institution Grant Aid
96%
Pell Grant
44%
$26k
Average student debtafter graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
4 | Education. | |||
5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
6 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
7 | History. | |||
8 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
9 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
11 | Physical Sciences. | |||
12 | Psychology. | |||
13 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
14 | Social Sciences. | |||
15 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.