Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,244
Graduate Enrollment: 738
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 92.05%
Male/Female: 15% / 85% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2016)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 55.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 30.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 19.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 12.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 71.1%
Black: 16.9%
Hispanic: 2.8%
Asian: 4.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 16.9%
Hispanic: 2.8%
Asian: 4.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $42,356
In-State tuition: $32,390Out-of-State tuition: $32,390
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,628 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,082 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,628 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,082 (2022)
Average Family Income: $65,445 (2017)
Median Family Income: $40,539 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 41.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 73.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $270 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,220 |
| $30k-48k | $15,291 |
| $48k-75k | $17,315 |
| $75k-110k | $22,717 |
| $110k+ | $24,014 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 43%6-year graduation rate: 52%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $22,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 69.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 73.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 77.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 41.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 49.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $54,087 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $50,379 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 40 | $27,000 | $286 | $43,184 ($3,599) | $44,547 ($3,712) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 21 | $29,552 | $301 | $36,689 ($3,057) | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 1 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 14 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 8 | $31,146 ($2,596) | $41,909 ($3,492) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | $39,000 | $339 | $52,943 ($4,412) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 14 | $36,875 | $298 | ||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 38 | $627 | $43,929 ($3,661) | $46,989 ($3,916) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 21 | $27,000 | $286 | $26,509 ($2,209) | $29,616 ($2,468) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 13 | $37,961 ($3,163) | $42,127 ($3,511) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 110 | $28,500 | $254 | $62,060 ($5,172) | $66,260 ($5,522) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 95 | $615 | $91,258 ($7,605) | $102,404 ($8,534) | |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 15 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 17 | $27,351 | $286 | $45,081 ($3,757) | $40,843 ($3,404) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 61 | $466 | $61,493 ($5,124) | $81,455 ($6,788) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 20 | $26,500 | $228 | $55,014 ($4,585) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 8 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $65,970Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $36,091,455 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $42,966,807 (2022)