Campus Vibe
Health sciencesTight-knitUrban
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Carlow University is a private institution in Pittsburgh with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,051 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,822.
Established
1929
Motto
Ad Superna, non Superba
Mascot
Celtics
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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87%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,336Students
12:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$51,051Earnings 10yr
$20,822Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate87.1%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$34,502
Room & Board$13,406
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$46,864
Average Net Price$20,822
Median Debt at Graduation$25,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$270
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$16,896
$30–48K$16,776
$48–75K$19,527
$75–110K$22,767
$110K+$23,797
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$20,822
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,513
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (60)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,336
Gender Split
83% / 17%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%
Race & Ethnicity
White 67%
Black 19%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate55.2%
Freshman Retention77.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$44,876
8 Years$49,372
10 Years$51,051
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$43,500
Men
$53,600
Rankings
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Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112High
Estimated from PA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Pittsburghpop. 300K
2 mi(3 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
255 mi(442 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
313 mi(543 min)