Pennsylvania

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1929Large citySEVP certified
Carlow University campus
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About

Carlow University is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, it enrolled over 2,400 students as of fall 2024. The university's athletic teams are known as the Celtics, reflecting its Irish heritage.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$37,132
Estimated total for international students
US$51,454
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
1,348
Graduate students
1,061
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
87%
SAT
Reading and writing 500–598 · Maths 460–570

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$56,397

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (86)

Bachelor's degrees32 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyData AnalyticsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial WorkSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees22 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionFine and Studio ArtsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees2 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)6 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Associate's degrees1 subject
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Undergraduate certificates7 subjects
Business/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPsychology, GeneralSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Graduate certificates16 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, GeneralPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.