Carlow University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4614 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1279 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1202 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #82 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #7 of 10 | In Pittsburgh |
| #903 of 1,095 | For Military science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 1,344
- Graduates
- 966
- Male:Female Ratio
- 15:85
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.carlow.edu
Carlow University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Carlow University has an acceptance rate of 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 82% | 88% |
| Applicants | 1,326 | 266 | 1,060 |
| Admissions | 1,155 | 218 | 937 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 218 | 32 | 186 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 1 | 8 |
1,049 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
766 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted SAT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1632 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 398 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 95 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 72 (3%) |
| Asian | 67 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 20 (0.9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Carlow University is $20,561 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,896 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,776 |
| $48-75K | $19,527 |
| $75-110K | $22,767 |
| $110K+ | $23,797 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,376 | $21,692 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,376 | $21,692 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,376 | $21,692 |
| Fee in-district | $1,126 | $418 |
| Fee in-state | $1,126 | $418 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,126 | $418 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 404 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,406 |
| Room charge | $6,916 |
| Meal charge | $6,490 |
Carlow University majors
Carlow University has granted 250 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, 248 master's across 25 programs, and 23 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Carlow University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 92 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 30 | 16 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 43 | ||
| Psychology, General | 16 | 23 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | 24 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 22 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 20 | ||
| Perfusion Technology & Perfusionist | 20 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 16 | ||
| Nursing Education | 12 | ||
| Social Work | 5 | 7 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Criminology | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 7 | ||
| Creative Writing | 7 | ||
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 7 | ||
| General Studies | 7 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | ||
| Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis | 5 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 5 | ||
| Women's Health Nurse & Nursing | 5 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Auditing | 3 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 3 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other | 3 | ||
| Neuroscience | 3 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 3 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 2 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 2 | ||
| Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 1 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 1 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 250 | 248 | 23 |
Carlow University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 45% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Carlow University has published 422 scientific papers with 7,388 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Computer Science, Psychology, Engineering, Biology, Sociology, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 14 |
| 1993 | 8 | 9 |
| 1994 | 4 | 6 |
| 1995 | 4 | 9 |
| 1996 | 1 | 18 |
| 1997 | 3 | 22 |
| 1998 | 6 | 17 |
| 1999 | 3 | 16 |
| 2000 | 4 | 19 |
| 2001 | 7 | 16 |
| 2002 | 3 | 32 |
| 2003 | 6 | 32 |
| 2004 | 4 | 41 |
| 2005 | 7 | 41 |
| 2006 | 3 | 56 |
| 2007 | 7 | 86 |
| 2008 | 3 | 89 |
| 2009 | 14 | 161 |
| 2010 | 13 | 211 |
| 2011 | 16 | 199 |
| 2012 | 19 | 275 |
| 2013 | 14 | 323 |
| 2014 | 14 | 323 |
| 2015 | 6 | 375 |
| 2016 | 31 | 425 |
| 2017 | 25 | 381 |
| 2018 | 20 | 445 |
| 2019 | 18 | 531 |
| 2020 | 21 | 619 |
| 2021 | 21 | 656 |
| 2022 | 17 | 634 |
| 2023 | 22 | 637 |
| 2024 | 16 | 531 |
Notable alumni
-
Peter F. Flaherty
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Peter Francis Flaherty was an American politician and attorney. He served as assistant district attorney of Allegheny County from 1957 to 1964, a member of the Pittsburgh City Council from 1966 to 1970, the 54th mayor of Pittsburgh from 1970 to 1977, United States deputy attorney general during the Carter administration from 1977 to 1978, and county commissioner of Allegheny County from 1984 to 1996.
General info
| Founded | 1929 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Ad Superna, non Superba To the Eternal, not the Perishable |
| Colors | gold, purple |
| Academic calendar | August to April (August - December; January-April). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 367 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3333 Fifth Ave Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213-3165 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 303,000 |
| Phone | 4125786000 |