Carlow University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Carlow University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,105 students enrolled. This college was established in 1929 and is one of the 23 colleges located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Carlow University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Carlow University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
71
Carlow University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Psychology, Education, Medical, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Carlow University is fair at 76% (close to Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Carlow University is below average - 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at Carlow University is good, 10:1. Read more about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - $32,500 a year. The additional fees at Carlow University beyond tuition are about $1,100; which makes it a total of $33,600 a year.

Read the details about Carlow University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
93%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,124 applications were submitted and 1,042 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Carlow University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,700
Medium
Carlow University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Carlow University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Carlow University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- about $6,700 a year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Carlow University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Carlow University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Carlow University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Carlow University
3333 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
15213-3165, USA
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