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Carlow University

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Pittsburgh, PA

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Carlow University, in Pittsburgh, PA, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,348 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 87% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Biology, General (Biological and Biomedical Sciences), where graduates report median earnings of $134,677/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate87%
SAT range960–1168
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads1,348
Yield (admits who enroll)19%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$49,327
4-year grad rate58%
Median earnings, 10yr out$51,051

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans69%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out57%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$134,677/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$76,099/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,696/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$42,498/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86,258/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$44,786/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$47,486/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity509
Typical room charge$6,714
Typical board charge$6,300

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Carlow University's acceptance rate?

Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Carlow University?

Admitted students at Carlow University typically score between 960–1168 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Carlow University cost?

Carlow University's total cost of attendance is reported at $49,327 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Carlow University require students to live on campus?

No -- Carlow University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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