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#52 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

2,104
Carlow University overview
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Online carlow.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Carlow University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, Carlow University is a private Catholic institution situated on 15 acres adjacent to the city's educational and cultural district. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, the university occupies the former estate of industrialist Andrew Carnegie and maintains its original Victorian Gothic architecture while incorporating modern academic facilities. The institution, which began as Mount Mercy College for women, now operates as a co-educational university offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular emphasis in nursing, healthcare, education, and social work. Carlow's campus features traditional residence halls for undergraduate students and maintains a commitment to its founding Mercy values while serving a diverse student population. The university competes in the NAIA River States Conference, participating primarily in women's athletics programs.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

2/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

Carlow University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Carlow University overview
SAT 850/1100
GPA 3.6

Applications Accepted

92.7% 
Carlow University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$32,402
Costs for Carlow University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,400
Other Fees$1,098
Room and Board $13,014
Budget for Other Expenses$2,082
Total One Year Cost$49,996

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Carlow University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 26%
Education 24%
Business 13%
Psychology 9%
Biology 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024