Overview
Student Population
| Location | Langhorne, Pennsylvania |
| Online | cairn.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, Cairn University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 569 prospective students applied, and 471 were granted admission. Of those admitted 234 enrolled in the school. 811 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 332 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $28,328 plus fees of $590. Cairn is ranked 711 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Cairn is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Cairn University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#711 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#474 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#49 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#44 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#133 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1247 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.23 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 31, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,060 |
| Other Fees | $590 |
| Room and Board | $10,706 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,010 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,694 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 71% |
| Education | 13% |
| Business | 8% |
| Human Services | 6% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215114 IPEDS survey data for Cairn University.
Current students may use the Cairn University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.