Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA · Private
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Carlow University admitted 86.9% of applicants university-wide (1,099 of 1,264).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 86.9% | 1,099 | 1,264 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 320 | 400 |
| Out-of-state | 75.0% | 150 | 200 |
| International applicants | 63.3% | 38 | 60 |
| Men | 83.9% | 224 | 267 |
| Women | 87.8% | 875 | 997 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 1,099 admitted students, 173 enrolled (15.7% yield).
Carlow University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 960–1168
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Carlow University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $55,682/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,874 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,808 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $55,682/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,901 |
| $30k–48k | $15,748 |
| $48k–75k | $19,517 |
| $75k–110k | $21,601 |
| Over $110k | $25,214 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Merit Scholarship — $10,000 - $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $17,000 per year (Trustee)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Presidential)
- Carlow Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Carlow Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (International Aid)
- Merit Scholarship — $10,000 - $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $17,000 per year (Trustee)
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Presidential)
- Carlow Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Founders Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
Carlow University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application for admission
- Official high school transcript sent directly by high school to Carlow
- Essay or personal statement (optional)
- Counselor and/or teacher recommendation (optional)
- Standardized test scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application for admission
- Official high school transcript sent directly by high school to Carlow
- Essay or personal statement (optional)
- Counselor and/or teacher recommendation (optional)
- Standardized test scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Carlow University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Carlow University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $51,051
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 59.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,500
- At graduation
Carlow University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #594
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Carlow University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (10%), Business & marketing (9%), Psychology (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 58% of class sections have under 20 students.
Carlow University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.