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Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 87% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Carlow University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Pittsburgh, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.3K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
87% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading500 - 598
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math460 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
87%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences40% of degrees
Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Business & Marketing7% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,677
Earnings 5yr: $59,653
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,845
Earnings 5yr: $110,577
Debt: N/A
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,621
Earnings 5yr: $98,526
Debt: N/A
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,368
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,258
Earnings 5yr: $72,911
Debt: $28,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,739
Earnings 5yr: $91,632
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,099
Earnings 5yr: $64,249
Debt: $26,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,696
Earnings 5yr: $58,264
Debt: $27,351
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,187
Earnings 5yr: $54,729
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,486
Earnings 5yr: $49,896
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,786
Earnings 5yr: $35,858
Debt: $29,552
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,498
Earnings 5yr: $33,935
Debt: $27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $59,029
Debt: $39,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $49,857
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,107
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $36,875
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$20,786
In-State Tuition$35,874
Out-of-State Tuition$35,874
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
43%
Pell Grants
69%
Take Loans
57%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,876
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,051
Completion Signals
60%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,513
Est. Monthly Payment
$232/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
16%
Men84%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 16% men and 84% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
23%
Avg Family Income
$54,453
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