Cairn University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,020

Cost of attendance at Cairn University-Langhorne in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,020

Cost of attendance at Cairn University-Langhorne in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Cairn University-Langhorne was $26,380. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Cairn University

Cairn University net price calculator

$26,380

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Cairn University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$26,380	$2,984 (13%)	$19,658	$19,406	$25,689	$29,620	$32,218
2021	$23,396	$1,725 (8%)	$21,041	$23,260	$21,941	$27,885	$30,632
2020	$21,671	$2,190 (11%)	$16,977	$18,767	$16,903	$22,670	$27,516
2019	$19,481	$432 (2%)	$17,293	$17,446	$17,750	$21,266	$26,420
2018	$19,049	$547 (3%)	$15,014	$14,497	$14,791	$20,674	$23,636
2017	$19,596	$495 (3%)	$15,286	$14,779	$16,502	$21,362	$24,575
2016	$19,101	$743 (4%)	$14,855	$15,258	$17,487	$19,285	$22,680
2015	$18,358	$404 (2%)	$13,049	$15,068	$15,592	$20,738	$23,137
2014	$18,762	--	$17,548	$13,886	$16,800	$22,371	$22,823

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Cairn University-Langhorne's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$44,582	$1,167 (3%)	$31,020	$12,482	$1,080
2021	$43,415	$1,107 (3%)	$29,853	$12,482	$1,080
2020	$42,308	$1,791 (4%)	$28,918	$12,330	$1,060
2019	$40,517	$926 (2%)	$27,279	$12,188	$1,050
2018	$39,591	$967 (3%)	$26,493	$12,058	$1,040
2017	$38,624	$1,584 (4%)	$25,246	$12,338	$1,040
2016	$37,040	$938 (3%)	$23,920	$12,100	$1,020
2015	$36,102	$812 (2%)	$23,245	$11,857	$1,000
2014	$35,290	$1,215 (3%)	$22,455	$11,835	$1,000
2013	$36,505	--	$21,705	$13,800	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Cairn University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 464 dormitories available to its students at $6,091 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Cairn University is $677 per month.
Does Cairn University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Cairn University for one academic year is $5,330, which works out to $592 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Cairn University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,080.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Cairn University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,042

If living off-campus, with family: $2,042

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,042
How much is Cairn University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $25 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Cairn University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Cairn University-Langhorne cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$900	$692
For out-of-state students	$900	$692

Housing and Meal

Cairn University-Langhorne offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Cairn University-Langhorne for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,330	$6,091	N/A	0	464
2021	$5,330	$5,857	N/A	21	484
2020	$5,101	$5,605	N/A	21	484
2019	$4,905	$5,389	N/A	21	510
2018	$4,671	$5,132	N/A	21	510
2017	$4,566	$5,017	N/A	21	666
2016	$4,455	$4,895	N/A	21	645

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Cairn University-Langhorne during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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