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Cairn University-Langhorne

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Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047-2990

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitSuburban

Known for business — close-knit campus

Cairn University-Langhorne is a private institution in Langhorne with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1154, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 782 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,172 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,577.

Established
1913
Motto
Walk a different path
Type
Private university
Conference
twelve sports as the "Highlanders"
Division
Division II

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84%Acceptance
1154SAT Avg
782Students
11:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$44,172Earnings 10yr
$29,577Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1154

Reading & Writing
520650
Math
530610

ACT Score Range

Composite
2327

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,625
Room & Board$12,234
Books & Supplies$1,145
Total Cost of Attendance$45,473
Average Net Price$29,577
Median Debt at Graduation$26,926
Monthly Payment (10yr)$285

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$24,409
$30–48K$26,083
$48–75K$29,663
$75–110K$29,409
$110K+$32,037

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

21.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,063

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (45)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

84%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
782
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 8%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 4%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.2%
Freshman Retention83.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,077
10 Years$44,172

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Cross countrySoccerBasketballVolleyballTennis hasSoccer program

History & Fun Facts

  • Rugh founded the "Bible Institute of Philadelphia" as an extension of the National Bible Institute of New York.
  • Encouraged by numerous requests to establish a permanent school to continue teaching, the two men co-founded "Philadelphia School of the Bible" on October 1, 1914.
  • On October 8, 1921, Rugh's school became independent of the New York school and changed its name to "Bible Institute of Pennsylvania" (BIOPA).

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
20 mi(35 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
61 mi(106 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
251 mi(435 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

TTN Trenton-Mercer9 mi
PHL Philadelphia PHL27 mi
ABE Lehigh Valley44 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA251 mi · ~7h 15m drive
New York, NY61 mi · ~1h 46m drive
Hartford, CT161 mi · ~4h 39m drive
Providence, RI215 mi · ~6h 13m drive
Albany, NY182 mi · ~5h 15m drive
Syracuse, NY209 mi · ~6h 2m drive
Rochester, NY249 mi · ~7h 12m drive
Buffalo, NY278 mi · ~8h 2m drive
Philadelphia, PA20 mi · ~35 min drive
Pittsburgh, PA269 mi · ~7h 46m drive
Harrisburg, PA105 mi · ~3h 2m drive
Newark, NJ55 mi · ~1h 35m drive
Trenton, NJ9 mi · ~16 min drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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