About Carlow University

Founded in 1929, Carlow University. is a Private college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,408 full time undergraduate students, and 847 full time graduate students.

The Carlow University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 97 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Carlow University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate86%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range870-1070
ACT Range19-24

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 27 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Carlow University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
100%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
30%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
60%
“We bought the gear”
10%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
30%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
10%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
30%
“They keep regular office hours”
70%
“They”re always available”
40%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
50%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
30%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
20%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
10%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
10%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
100%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
33%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
30%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
60%
“We bought the gear”
10%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
30%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
10%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
30%
“They keep regular office hours”
70%
“They”re always available”
40%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
50%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
30%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
20%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
10%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
10%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Carlow University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    32 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    26 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    39 Students rated campus food 2.7 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    39 Students rated campus facilities 3.7 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    39 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    39 Students rated school activities 2.9 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    39 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    39 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Carlow University?

14 Students rated Carlow University

Briana

Carlow University, while a small school provides an excellent learning environment and a small, safe campus to learn on. Nearly all of the professors are friendly and always accessible. Carlow also has a large number of clubs that a student can participate in and is very inclusive overall.

Tynisha

I love the college. The environment, along with all the members make it a loving place to be. I feel like this is a second home, it's very safe and there is many places to go eat. We have a little strip with a Rue21 on the same street at McDonalds, my favorites.

Chandra

I think its a great college. It's surrounded by the hospitals which make it, even more, safer and easier for the medical students which are an advantage. The campus is a beautiful campus. The students there are really respectful and nice. The education there is really strong.

Torry

It's is an okay school that is way overpriced and it doesn't feel like you are getting what you paid for from some professors. I think that the course work should be more innovative and tailored to the current state of the business industry. The material doesn't seem like it will be useful in the "real" world.

Carlow University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Carlow University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Carlow University is 86%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Learn what would be best for you.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Carlow University is a beautiful place of education that instills moral and spirtiual values in heach of their students heart, while acting as a safe and caring haven; attending to the needs of their entire sudent body.

    Read all  11 answers
  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about Carlow University is the claim in the school's mission statement that they offer a diverse community. It portrays the idea that the school offers the opportunity to meet different people; people from diverse backgrounds. The school's mission statement boasts diversity, however there is very little diversity at the school, and even fewer males. I think this is the worst thing because the world is not filled with caucasian women. There are other cultures out there and I believe that the atmosphere at the university does little to teach students about that.

    Read all  10 answers
  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Our school is best known for our nursing program which I am enrolled in.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    Studnets here are fun energetic and outgoing.

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  7. What's unique about your campus?

    All of the faculty and staff are extremely helpful, no matter what the issue. If someone cannot answer a certain question, they refer you to someone who can. And across the board, everyone is so kind and obliging. Also, the campus and class sizes are relatively small compared to other universities. It is a plus because the teachers can give more individualized attention whenever necessary. All of my teachers know me by name, allowing me to feel very comfortable and important, rather than just a random face in a huge crowd of teenagers and students.

    Read all  7 answers
  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The type of student to not attend this college is one who doesn't want to have personal attention toward them. Carlow pays attention to each student equally so if they want to not have to participate they should not attend this school.

    Read all  6 answers
  9. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about Carlow would probably have to be the fact that the entire campus is basically on a hill. Therefore, no matter which building you are going to for class, you have to truck up a huge hill in order to get there. It get's very annoying in the winter too, when its cold and icy!

    Read all  6 answers
  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Carlow is in the heart of Oakland in Pittsburgh, but you would never know that it was there because of the size of it. When your on campus you feel as though your in a little town and when you step onto Fifth Ave. you know your in the big city; its the best of both worlds.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known how conservative the school is, how religious the school is, and how there are limited number of classes avaliable so it makes scheduling everything that is required very difficult.

    Read all  5 answers
  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    That Carlow is a well rounded school and that the teachers are great, we learn more than alot of the other colleges in the area for the same classes that we take. The school is a high quality well rounded school that anyone that gets into Carlow should be proud of. I can not wait until I can say I graduated from Carlow University.

    Read all  5 answers
  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Even though the major percentage of students are female, anyone can attend Carlow University. By that I mean anyone who is driven and dedicated to obtaining a good education. The classes and professors are wonderful, but challenging. Focus and determination are requisites for attending this school. But for this reason, it is a wonderful environment to learn in because the students are all very determined to work hard to gain and earn their education. Carlow University is the perfect school for anyone who greatly values their education and wants to ensure they receive the best.

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Student Body

Students

86%

female

14%

male

1,408

Total Undergrad Enrollment

847

Total Grad Students

6%

Out-Of-State

94%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

29

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

14%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
19%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
64%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Carlow University receive some sort of financial aid. 53% were awarded federal grants. While 89% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$27,764

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,020

Books and Supplies

$10,784

Room and Board

39,568

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,257
$30 - $48K
$14,669
$48 - $75K
$17,914
$75 - $110K
$19,278
$110K & UP
$24,436

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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