Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Online | carlow.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| 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
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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.
#614 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#404 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#46 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#41 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#59 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 955/1140 |
| ACT | 21/24 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 26% |
| Education | 24% |
| Business | 13% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Biology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211431 IPEDS survey data for Carlow University.
Current students may use the Carlow University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.