Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school41%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$34,502
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,502
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,406
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,406
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$47,908
Net price (after aid)$20,822
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$16,896
$30k – $48k$16,776
$48k – $75k$19,527
$75k – $110k$22,767
$110k+$23,797
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$51,051
Median debt at graduation$25,500
Est. monthly loan payment$270
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants41%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans68%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
55%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$34.5k
Net price
$20.8k
Pell
41%
above avg
Median debt
$25.5k
Earnings (10y)
$51.1k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
CommunicationsEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (22)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Education
Secondary EducationElementary EducationSpecial Education
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistoryPhilosophy
Natural Sciences
ChemistryBiology
Social Sciences
PsychologyInternational Relations
Admissions
Acceptance rate
87%
SAT range
829 - 1061
ACT range
17 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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About Carlow University
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- Where is Carlow University located?
- Carlow University is located in Pittsburgh, PA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Carlow University?
- Carlow University is a private university based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Carlow University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Carlow University is approximately 87%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Carlow University?
- Carlow University's published in-state tuition is approximately $34,502 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Carlow University?
- Carlow University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,302 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Carlow University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Carlow University.
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