Carlow University
Carlow University is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy. The university's athletic teams are known as the Celtics, reflecting its Irish heritage. As of 2017–2018, Carlow's student body was predominantly female, with women comprising 84% and men 16% of the student population.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 87%
- Average net price: $20,786
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,984
- Graduation rate (150%): 60%
- Graduation rate (200%): 54%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 63%
- Student to faculty ratio: 12:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $51,051
- Median earnings (8 years): $49,372
- Median earnings (6 years): $44,876
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Pittsburgh, PA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Carlow University include Nursing, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology.
- Nursing (86 bachelor's) · median earnings $86,258 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,000
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching (35 bachelor's) · median earnings $42,498 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Biology (30 bachelor's) · median earnings $134,677 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Psychology (25 bachelor's) · median earnings $44,786 4 years after graduation · median debt $28,361
- General Studies (12 bachelor's)
- Respiratory Care Therapy (12 bachelor's) · median earnings $56,834 1 year after graduation · median debt $28,125
- Business Administration and Management (12 bachelor's) · median earnings $65,696 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other (10 bachelor's) · median earnings $134,677 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Social Work, Other (7 bachelor's) · median earnings $47,486 4 years after graduation
- Health (7 bachelor's) · median debt $32,000
Degree mix: Business 14%, Health 63%, Biological Sciences 10%, Psychology 13%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Carlow University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $16,896 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $16,896
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $16,776
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $19,527
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $22,767
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $23,797
- In-state tuition and fees: $35,874
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $35,874
- Books and supplies: $2,000
- On-campus room and board: $13,808
- Off-campus room and board: $13,808
- Off-campus with family: $2,382
- Typical cost of attendance: $51,682
- Sticker vs net gap: 60%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 43%
- Federal loan recipients: 69%
- Average institutional grant: $22,761
- Average federal loan: $7,728
- Median debt at graduation: $25,500
Admissions
Carlow University admits 87% of applicants. Of students admitted, 16% enrolled.
- Applications: 1,264
- Admitted: 1,099
- Enrolled: 173
- Yield (first-choice signal): 16%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,984
- Women: 81%
- Commuter share (estimated): 80%
- Part-time undergraduates: 23%
- Age 25 and older: 32%
- Graduate students: 820
- Graduation rate: 60%
- Come back after freshman year: 84%
- First-generation: 37%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 28%
- Student to faculty: 12:1
- Professor salary: $86,052
- Associate professor salary: $75,045
- Assistant professor salary: $61,836
- On-campus housing capacity: 404
- Average SAT: 1,080
- Average ACT: 23
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Carlow University acceptance rate? Carlow University admits 87% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Carlow University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $16,896 a year after aid. Average net price is $20,786.
What majors does Carlow University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology, Psychology, General Studies.
What is the average salary after Carlow University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,051 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Carlow University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 63% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 60%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Carlow University official site: https://www.carlow.edu.