Carlow University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$34,546
3.51% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$21,002
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
86.9%
1,264 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
2,416
55.4% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
59.9%
148 Graduates

About

Carlow University is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Carlow University were Registered Nursing (86 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (35 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (31 degrees).

In 2024, 603 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Carlow University. 84.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 15.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (437 degrees), 4.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Carlow University is $34,546, which is $9,258 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Carlow University is $34,546, which is $9,258 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,002.

In 2024, 84% of undergraduate students attending Carlow University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,546
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Carlow University was $34,546. The cost of tuition at Carlow University is $9,258 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$21,002
2024 Value
2.14%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Carlow University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,002. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Carlow University grew by 2.14%.

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Other Student Expenses

$13,406
Room and Board
$2,000
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Carlow University was of $13,406 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.01% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 42.9% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

84%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Carlow University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.44% with respect to 2023, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Carlow University received 1,264 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.68% annual growth. Out of those 1,264 applicants, 1,099 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,416 students enrolled at Carlow University in 2024. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Carlow University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.9%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
1,099
Accepted Out of 1,264

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Carlow University was 86.9% (1,099 admissions from 1,264 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 87.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 4.68%, while admissions declined by 4.85%.

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SAT Scores

26%
Submission Percentage (2024)
42
Scores Submitted (2024)

26% of enrolled first-time students at Carlow University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Carlow University had a total enrollment of 2,416 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Carlow University is 1,339 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,077. This means that 55.4% of students enrolled at Carlow University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Carlow University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.7% White, 16.1% Black or African American, 4.18% Hispanic or Latino, 3.77% Two or More Races, 3.15% Asian, 0.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0414% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Carlow University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (12.9%) and White Male (9.54%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (66.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (10.1%) and White Male (9.54%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.4%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Carlow University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,416 students. The full-time enrollment at Carlow University is 1,339 and the part-time enrollment is 1,077. This means that 55.4% of students enrolled at Carlow University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

84%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Carlow University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Carlow University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    1,707 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    390 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    101 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Carlow University is 70.7% White, 16.1% Black or African American, 4.18% Hispanic or Latino, 3.77% Two or More Races, 3.15% Asian, 0.29% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0414% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 23 students (0.952%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 417 more women than men received degrees from Carlow University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Carlow University is white (437 degrees awarded). There were 4.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Carlow University is Registered Nursing (86 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (35 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (31 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Carlow University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (112 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (31 degrees), and Health (262 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carlow University are Registered nurses (1,674,478 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,673,708 people), Physicians (562,164 people), Secondary school teachers (550,988 people), and Other managers (378,599 people).

The most specialized majors at Carlow University in 2024 are Education (112 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (31 degrees), Health (262 degrees), Psychology (55 degrees), and Biology (43 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carlow University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Carlow University are Education (112 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (31 degrees), Health (262 degrees), Psychology (55 degrees), and Biology (43 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carlow University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,401,538 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,385,019 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (777,185 people), Outpatient care centers (632,273 people), and Offices of physicians (454,518 people).

The most specialized majors at Carlow University are Education (112 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (31 degrees), Health (262 degrees), Psychology (55 degrees), and Biology (43 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2024)
  1. Registered Nursing
    86 degrees awarded
  2. Early Childhood Education & Teaching
    35 degrees awarded
  3. General Biological Sciences
    31 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Carlow University was Registered Nursing with 86 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

93
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
510
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Carlow University, which is 0.182 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (510).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Carlow University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.147 times less than the 75 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Carlow University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.82 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

44%
100% Completion Time
56%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 44% of students graduating from Carlow University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    437 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    95 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Carlow University is white (437 degrees awarded). There were 4.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

0.498% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    377 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    79 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Carlow University is white female (377 degrees awarded). There were 4.77 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (79 degrees).

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Operations

Carlow University has an endowment valued at nearly $56.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.55M (11.5%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Carlow University had a total salary expenditure of 68.9M. Carlow University employs 46 Assistant professors, 28 Instructors and 24 Associate professors. Most academics at Carlow University are Female Assistant professor (39), Female Instructor (24), and Female Associate professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carlow University are: Management, with 55 employees, Service, with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Endowment

$56.8M
2024 Endowment
7.03%
growth from 2023

Carlow University has an endowment valued at about $56.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Carlow University grew 7.03% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.5M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$25.3M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Carlow University paid a median of $25.3M in salaries, which represents 36.7% of their overall expenditure ($68.9M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$8.78M
Instructional Salaries
120
Number of Employees

In 2024, Carlow University paid a total of $8.78M to 120 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carlow University were Management with 55 employees, Service with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

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