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Carlow University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213-3165

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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

Plan Your Visit

87%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,336Students

12:1Student:Faculty

55%Grad Rate

$51,051Earnings 10yr

$20,822Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.1%

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

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

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

32.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,513

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (60)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

78%

Mixed

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

10 Years$51,051

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

Rankings

U.S. News

#113

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#234

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vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Aerial view of the university campus The Sisters of Mercy arrived in Pittsburgh on December 21, 1843.
•3 ha) within the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and established a new motherhouse, as well as Our Lady of Mercy Academy.
•In 1929, the Sisters of Mercy opened Mount Mercy College, with the first commencement ceremony in 1933.
•Key campus buildings were constructed during the early years, including Aquinas Hall in 1936 and Trinity Hall in 1941.

Source: Wikipedia