Carlow University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	445
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carlow University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that Carlow University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Carlow University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Carlow University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Carlow University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,390

Cost of attendance at Carlow University 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

$32,390

Cost of attendance at Carlow University 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 Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Carlow University received on average $23,417 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,417

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	84	41%	$5,517	$463,441
Other Federal Grant	84	41%	$6,264	$526,191
State Grant/Scholarships	100	49%	$3,669	$366,949
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	203	100%	$19,017	$3,860,544
Total Grant & Scholarships	203	100%	$23,417	$4,753,684

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Carlow University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Carlow University students is 52.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 56.0%.

52.3%

African American 10.7% 3 students
white 61.8% 94 students
unknown 41.7% 5 students
hispanic 50.0% 4 students
International Students 100.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 41.7% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball River States
Track and Cross Country River States

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

Carlow University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Carlow University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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