Carlow University, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Carlow University Rankings
Affordability60
Selectivity24
Retention48
Graduation14
Earnings40
Diversity42
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Carlow University
90%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
10%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing9%
Communication, Journalism5%
Education14%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs40%
History<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Carlow University
87%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
555
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Carlow University
$29K
In-State Tuition
$29K
Out-of-State Tuition
$41K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Carlow University
80%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $42K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 51% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 64% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Carlow University
80%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 38% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 55% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 54% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 41% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 52% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 67% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 40% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Carlow University
93%
Employment Rate
$37K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$55K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $37K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $55K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $37K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Carlow University
1,314
Undergraduates
57%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
743
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 83% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 17% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 17% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 18% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Carlow University, PA
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
1 miles, NE
Carnegie Mellon University
1 miles, E
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
1 miles, W
Duquesne University
2 miles, W