Carlow University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with 1,348 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, costs an average of $22,455 a year after grants and graduates 69% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Carlow University acceptance rate and admissions
Carlow University admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 500 to 598, math 460 to 570). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Carlow University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Next deadline: Early action, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Carlow University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Carlow University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $37,132 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $14,142 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $51,454 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $22,455 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $22,455 a year after grants and scholarships, $28,999 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Carlow University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Carlow University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 69% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $56,397 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $24,481 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 43% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Carlow University majors and what graduates earn
Carlow University awarded bachelor's degrees in 26 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from biology ($134,677).
All 26 majors at Carlow University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 31 | $42,599 | $134,677 | $26,774 |
| Nursing | 86 | $75,795 | $86,258 | $25,000 |
| Accounting | 2 | n/a | $76,099 | n/a |
| Business administration | 13 | n/a | $65,696 | $25,062 |
| Social work | 12 | n/a | $47,486 | n/a |
| Psychology | 26 | n/a | $44,786 | $27,000 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 35 | $38,832 | $42,498 | $25,461 |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Neuroscience | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 12 | $64,408 | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | 8 | $40,369 | n/a | n/a |
| Human resources | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Criminology | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Data analytics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Political science | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Radio, TV and digital media | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public relations and advertising | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Carlow University
23 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 23 graduate programs
Students and location
- 1,348 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 84% women, 16% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Carlow University?
Carlow University admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Carlow University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $37,132. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $22,455 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Carlow University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 500 to 598 in reading and writing and 460 to 570 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Carlow University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Carlow University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Carlow University?
69% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Carlow University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $56,397 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.