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Carlow University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Pennsylvania

Carlow University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
87%Cohort: 2023
Tuition per year
₹33,69,716Out-of-state
Students
1,348Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Carlow University is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, it enrolled over 2,400 students as of fall 2024. The university's athletic teams are known as the Celtics, reflecting its Irish heritage.

Admissions planning estimate

87% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 72%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored rate agrees with IPEDS 2023 within rounding. Historical baseline; enrolled-student score bands and current applicant context still matter.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 87.1% (1,155/1,326; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

87 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2023. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,265
Offered a place 1,100
Enrolled 173

15.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite960-1168
4001600
ACT composite24-28
136

What a year costs

₹48,54,593 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹33,69,716
  • Housing₹12,97,013
  • Books & supplies₹1,87,864
Sticker price ₹48,54,593
After aid (average) ₹19,52,470

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹33,69,716
Out-of-state ₹33,69,716

Average aid awarded: ₹5,17,377 a year.

Outcomes and support

84.4%
Retention
59.9%
Graduation
82%
Get financial aid
5%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 66%
African American 19.1%
Hispanic 4.7%
Multiracial 4.4%
Asian 3.2%
Unknown 1.2%
Native American 0.5%

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate86.95%
Total Applicants1265
Admitted Applicants1100
Enrolled Applicants173
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %960
SAT Composite 75th %1168
ACT Composite 25th %24
ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹33,69,716
Out-of-State Tuition₹33,69,716
Average Housing Cost₹12,97,013
Books & Supplies₹1,87,864
Average Net Price₹19,52,470
Students Receiving Aid82%
Average Aid Awarded₹5,17,377
Out-of-State Students5%

Student Body Diversity

African American19.07%
Asian3.19%
Hispanic4.67%
White66.02%
Multiracial4.38%
Native American0.52%
Pacific Islander0.00
International0.96%
Unknown Race1.19%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate59.92%
Retention Rate84.43%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates1348

Contact

Street Address3333 5th Ave
ZIP Code15213
Phone(412) 578-6389
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/