Carlow University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Pittsburgh, PA
3.0 3 reviews

#50 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,416

Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Website carlow.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

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

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Carlow University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#728
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#478
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#63
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#50
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#59

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 960/1168
GPA 3.6

Acceptance Rate

86.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 15.7%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,874

Costs for Carlow University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$35,874
Books and Supplies		$2,000
Other Fees		$1,328
Room and Board		$13,808
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,382
Total One Year Cost		$55,392

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Student 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 majors at Carlow University are Health Professions, Education, and Business. 26% of students major in Health Professions, 24% in Education, and 13% in Business.