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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1869th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityLarge city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000)
    Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
    Full-time Enrollment1,280
    Total Enrollment2,123
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$20
    Graduate Application Fee$20
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Pittsburgh, PA

    Total Population28,320 (28,320 urban / N/A rural)
    Households10,501 (1.85 people per house)
    Families2,849 (2.66 people per family)
    Pop. — African American5,054
    Pop. — Asian3,756
    Pop. — Pacific Islander55
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native194
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)19,106
    Pop. — Other835

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (other dominant fields)
    Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily nonresidential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Carlow University?

    Ranks 759th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $17,760 $17,760 $17,760
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $738 $738 $738
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $583 $583 $583
    FT Graduate Tuition $11,268 $11,268 $11,268
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $626 $626 $626
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $27,982 $27,982 $27,982
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $24,198 $24,198 $24,198
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $21,198 $21,198 $21,198

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $16,460 trend  $18,498 $16,460 trend  $18,498 $16,460 trend  $18,498
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $700 trend  $700
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,538 trend  $7,284
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,500 trend  $1,500
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $3,000 trend  $3,000
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,000 trend  $2,000
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,000 trend  $2,000

    Admission Details

    Applicants 1,053 (75 male / 978 female)
    Admitted 702 (33 male / 669 female)
    Admission rate 67%
    First-time Enrollment 265 (12 male / 253 female)
    FT Enrollment 265 (12 male / 253 female)
    PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Carlow University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Required / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsRecommended
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / Yes / Yes
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NAIA
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference American Mideast Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Carlow University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 542nd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 28%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 26
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 24
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 924th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 83%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 450 / 560
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 540
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 890 / 1100

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity380
    Meals per Week19
    Room Fee$3,722
    Board Fee$3,562

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Carlow University ranks 1844th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,361 101 pie   44%
    State & Local Grant Aid $3,129 168 pie   73%
    Institutional Grant Aid $7,084 211 pie   92%
    Student Loan Aid $4,356 215 pie   93%
    Any financial aid type   229 pie   100%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Carlow University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    N/A11
    Black Non-Hispanic
    21363384
    Hispanic
    11213
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    N/A1313
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    N/A1010
    White Non-Hispanic
    1031,4421,545
    Race Unknown
    20137157
    Total 145 1,978 2,123

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Carlow University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 7 7
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2 2
    Art Teacher Education 15 1 16
    Art/Art Studies, General 7 2 9
    Auditing
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 1 1 20 24
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 7 19 2 28
    Business/Commerce, General 11 26 5 42
    Chemistry, General
    Commercial and Advertising Art
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 2 4
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 7 13 1 21
    Computer Science 1 1 2
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
    Counseling Psychology 4 1 18 2 25
    Creative Writing 4 1 5
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 10 1 12
    Ecology
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 6 1 7
    Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
    Educational/Instructional Media Design
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 38 2 41
    English Language and Literature, General 7 7
    Environmental Science
    Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 1 1
    History, General 3 3
    Human Resources Management and Services, Other 2 2 4
    Information Science/Studies 6 6 3 15
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 1 1 1 3
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6 6 2 14
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1 1
    Mathematics, General 2 1 3
    Mathematics, Other
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 12 11 2 25
    Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
    Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 11 11
    Nursing, Other 2 2
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 2 1 50 4 59
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist
    Philosophy 2 2
    Physical Therapy/Therapist
    Political Science and Government, General
    Psychology, General 10 1 13 24
    Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 2 2
    Secondary Education and Teaching
    Social Studies Teacher Education 2 2
    Social Work 2 5 7
    Sociology 3 2 5
    Spanish Language and Literature 1 1
    Special Education and Teaching, General 1 3 1 5
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 7 7
    Technical and Business Writing 1 1
    Theology/Theological Studies 1 1 2
    Total 1 83 1 4 2 328 32 451

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Carlow University ranks 1440th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $53,411 ($54,390 male / $53,019 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 70 (20 male / 50 female)
    Total Benefits $977,624

    Carlow University Summary

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    Coordinates: 40.43972° N 79.96417° W Carlow University is a Catholic university founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 24, 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy from Carlow, Ireland. The Mission of Carlow University, a Catholic liberal arts university, is to involve persons, primarily women, in a process of self-directed, lifelong learning which will free them to think clearly and creatively, to discover and to challenge or affirm cultural and aesthetic values, to respond reverently and sensitively to God and others, and to render competent and compassionate service in personal and professional life.

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    Carlow University Academics

    Carlow University is unique in its study options. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Women’s Services can help. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. That is, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, ROTC, Navy, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Weekend College. Students with disabilities are not left alone with programs such as Partial Services/Facilities For Students With Learning Disabilities, Services/Facilities For Hearing Impaired, Services/Facilities For Speech Or Communications Disorders, Services/Facilities For Visually Impaired, 250 work stations, available in: dorms, libraries, computer centers, student centers, Dorms Wired for Access to Campus-Wide Network, Email Accounts Provided to All Students, Online Course Registration for Freshmen, Commuter/Off-Campus Students Can Connect to Campus Network, Computer Helpline Available, Dorms Wired for High Speed Internet Connections, Online Library, Discounted Computer Software for Sale, Student Web Hosting, Wireless Network, Offers distance learning courses or programs (online or partially online): Yes, During Normal Term Periods, Over the Summer, Percent of courses taught as online courses: 1%, Percent of courses taught as blended (online and offline): 1% and Percent of courses taught face-to-face: 98%.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Carlow University.

    Foreign Language and Literature:
    Spanish
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric
    Education:
    Art Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Special Education
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Business Communications, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Nonprofit Management
    Public Administration and Service:
    Public Policy Analysis, Social Work
    History:
    History – General
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Commercial/Advertising Art, Photography
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science, Information Sciences/Systems
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Popular majors:
    twenty-three percent health professions, twenty-one percent education, seventeen percent business per marketing, seven percent psychology, six percent biology, six percent english, six percent liberal arts, five percent computer and information sciences
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Nursing (RN), Physician Assistance
    Social Sciences:
    Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
    English Language and Literature:
    Creative Writing, English, English Language & Literature – General, Technical/Business Writing
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry

    The cost per credit hour (overall) was $550 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 20.

    Carlow University Admissions

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    This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty dollars regular application fee, twenty dollars out-of-state application fee, Free online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. For instance, there were six hundred and eleven total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and sixty total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 64% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 69%. Remember that this can change at any time.

    It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of February. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of April. The regular application due date was not reported. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 3rd of April. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and

    Carlow University Athletics

    The The Celtics are a member of NAIA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball

    Carlow University Financial Aid

    Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Leadership and Religious Affiliation. Financial aid distribution is at fifty percent scholarships per grants and fifty percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Athletics, Leadership and Religious Affiliation. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.

    Carlow University Students

    Carlow University offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, six hundred and two degree-seeking undergrads, two hundred and seventy-seven first-time degree-seeking freshmen and five hundred graduate enrollment. Besides, it is part of an Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus. In addition, the student body consists of ninety-six percent in-state students, four percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, ninety-seven percent women, three percent men, sixteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty-three percent in top quarter of graduating class, eighty-four percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-six percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, seventeen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and three percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Roman Catholic Church, Women only, where 64 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited.

    This school features the Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus. Besides, the university has many unique facilites such as on-campus preschool and elementary laboratory school, hall of science and technology featuring research labs, greenhouse, darkroom and biochamber, children’s science learning lab, theater, international poetry forum archives. Of course, the school is located 3 miles from downtown.

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