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Carlow University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Pittsburgh, PA

$31,458

Avg tuition

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About Carlow University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Carlow University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,246, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 28 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 52%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,458.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

92% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

52% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 955-1140

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students enrolled

87%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

73%

Black

17%

Asian

3%

Hispanic

2%

Unknown

1%

Two or more races

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

86%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

38

Total Online Enrollment

1,720

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

46% On-campus

54% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 29% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 79% online

Master's Check Bold 68% online

Doctorate Check Bold 50% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $31,458 $31,458
Graduate $20,438 $20,438

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,400
On-campus room and board $12,628
On-campus other expenses $2,082
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,628
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,082
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,082

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $47,568 $47,568
Off-campus without family $47,568 $47,568
Off-campus with family $34,940 $34,940

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

41%

State Grant Aid

49%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,264
State Grant Aid $3,669
Institution Grant Aid $19,017
Pell Grant Aid $4,746

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division II

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

8

History

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

11

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

12

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

13

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

14

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

15

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

16

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

17

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

18

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

19

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

20

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED 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.