Cairn Admission Requirements

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Cairn Admission Overview

Cairn admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Cairn admitted 88.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (B+) and SAT 1000-1160. Cairn is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Cairn Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

88.2%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Cairn University Langhorne

Acceptance Rate

The Cairn acceptance rate is 88.2%. Last year, 507 of 575 applicants were admitted. That is the 77th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Cairn and can you get accepted?

Cairn is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Cairn University Langhorne typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 45% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Cairn GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.31

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.31

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Cairn typically have around a 3.31 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Cairn is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #73 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Cairn SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1000-1160

Freshmen who sent SAT

7%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 540
  • Math 460
  • Composite 1000
SAT 25th percentile scores for Cairn University Langhorne

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 590
  • Math 570
  • Composite 1160
SAT 75th percentile scores for Cairn University Langhorne

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Cairn typically score around a 1080 SAT (middle 50% 1000–1160) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 55th percentile nationally. Cairn ranks #90 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1000 to 1160

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SAT policy

Cairn is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Cairn University Langhorne
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1160+ Above 75th >93%
1080 to 1160 Avg + 88%-93%
1000 to 1080 Avg - 79%-88%
Below 1000 Below mid-50 <79%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Cairn ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Cairn University Langhorne

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Cairn University Langhorne

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

58% of Cairn University Langhorne freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 36% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Cairn University Langhorne students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 19%
Top 25% of class 36%
Top 50% of class 58%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Cairn University Langhorne admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 290 285 575
Accepted 266 241 507
Acceptance Rate 92% 85% 88%
Enrolled 118 111 229
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 44% 46% 45%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Cairn University Langhorne and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Cairn University Langhorne application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Cairn University Langhorne is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Cairn University Langhorne
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Cairn is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1000-1160); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215114.

GPA calculator: Cairn University Langhorne GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026