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#41 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

1,984
Carlow University overview
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Online carlow.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Carlow University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Carlow University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,044 prospective students applied, and 961 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 185 enrolled in the school.  1,195 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 789 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $31,458 plus fees of $932. Carlow University is ranked 614 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Carlow University is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Carlow University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Carlow University overview
SAT 955/1140
ACT 21/24
GPA 3.6

Applications Accepted

92% 
Carlow University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,458
Costs for Carlow University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,400
Other Fees$932
Room and Board $12,628
Budget for Other Expenses$2,082
Total One Year Cost$48,500

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Carlow University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 26%
Education 24%
Business 13%
Psychology 9%
Biology 6%

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