Carlow University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,402

3% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$17,437

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

92.7%

1,124 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,104

58.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

56%

121 Graduates

About

Carlow University is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Carlow University were Registered Nursing (129 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (24 degrees), and General Psychology (20 degrees).

In 2022, 569 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Carlow University. 86.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (442 degrees), 6.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (73 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Carlow University is $32,402, which is $8,406 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Carlow University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 751 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Carlow University is $32,402, which is $8,406 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,437.

In 2022, 96% of undergraduate students attending Carlow University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,402

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Carlow University was $32,402. The cost of tuition at Carlow University is $8,406 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Carlow University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,437

2022 Value

6.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Carlow University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,437. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Carlow University grew by 6.44%.

This chart compares the average net price of Carlow University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,628

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Carlow University was of $12,628 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Carlow University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Carlow University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 17.1% with respect to 2021, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Carlow University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Carlow University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 751 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Carlow University received 1,124 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 7.66% annual growth. Out of those 1,124 applicants, 1,042 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,104 students enrolled at Carlow University in 2022. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Carlow University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,042

Accepted Out of 1,124

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Carlow University was 92.7% (1,042 admissions from 1,124 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 92%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 7.66%, while admissions grew by 8.43%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Carlow University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Carlow University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Carlow University had a total enrollment of 2,104 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Carlow University is 1,233 students and the part-time enrollment is 871. This means that 58.6% of students enrolled at Carlow University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Carlow University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.1% White, 16.7% Black or African American, 3.56% Two or More Races, 3.18% Hispanic or Latino, 2.71% Asian, and 0.428% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Carlow University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (11.6%) and White Male (10%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (68.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (11.1%) and White Male (8.64%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Carlow University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,104 students. The full-time enrollment at Carlow University is 1,233 and the part-time enrollment is 871. This means that 58.6% of students enrolled at Carlow University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Carlow University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Carlow University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Carlow University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Carlow University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,517 enrolled students
Black or African American
351 enrolled students
Two or More Races
75 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Carlow University is 72.1% White, 16.7% Black or African American, 3.56% Two or More Races, 3.18% Hispanic or Latino, 2.71% Asian, and 0.428% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 20 students (0.951%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 415 more women than men received degrees from Carlow University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Carlow University is white (442 degrees awarded). There were 6.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (73 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Carlow University is Registered Nursing (129 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (24 degrees) and General Psychology (20 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Carlow University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (310 degrees awarded), Education (76 degrees), and Psychology (43 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carlow University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,801,368 people), Registered nurses (1,563,233 people), Secondary school teachers (572,369 people), Physicians (553,104 people), and Other managers (367,902 people).

The most specialized majors at Carlow University in 2022 are Health (310 degrees awarded), Education (76 degrees), Psychology (43 degrees), Biology (35 degrees), and English (9 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carlow University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Carlow University are Health (310 degrees awarded), Education (76 degrees), Psychology (43 degrees), Biology (35 degrees), and English (9 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Carlow University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,471,576 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,196,531 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (839,218 people), Outpatient care centers (516,637 people), and Offices of physicians (459,782 people).

The most specialized majors at Carlow University are Health (310 degrees awarded), Education (76 degrees), Psychology (43 degrees), Biology (35 degrees), and English (9 degrees) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Carlow University.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
129 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
24 degrees awarded
General Psychology
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Carlow University was Registered Nursing with 129 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Carlow University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

492

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Carlow University, which is 0.157 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (492).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Carlow University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Carlow University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.084 times less than the 119 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 119 degrees were awarded to men at Carlow University in Registered Nursing, which is 11.9 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 43% of students graduating from Carlow University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (65.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Carlow University is Female and White (65.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
442 degrees awarded
Black or African American
73 degrees awarded
Asian
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Carlow University is white (442 degrees awarded). There were 6.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (73 degrees).

2.99% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
390 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
61 degrees awarded
White Male
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Carlow University is white female (390 degrees awarded). There were 6.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (61 degrees).

Operations

Carlow University has an endowment valued at nearly $37.7M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −3.75M (−9.94%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Carlow University had a total salary expenditure of 59.2M. Carlow University employs 32 Associate professors, 30 Assistant professors and 24 Professors. Most academics at Carlow University are Female Associate professor (26), Female Assistant professor (22), and Female Instructor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carlow University are: Management, with 55 employees, Service, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees.

Endowment

$37.7M

2022 Endowment

12.2%

decline from 2021

Carlow University has an endowment valued at about $37.7M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Carlow University declined 12.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.83M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Carlow University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.7M

2022 Salaries

4.34%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Carlow University paid a median of $21.7M in salaries, which represents 36.7% of their overall expenditure ($59.2M) and a 4.34% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.65% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 7.43% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.79M

Instructional Salaries

109

Number of Employees

In 2022, Carlow University paid a total of $7.79M to 109 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Carlow University were Associate professor with 32 employees, Assistant professor with 30 employees, and Professor with 24 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Carlow University were Management with 55 employees, Service with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Carlow University was Female Associate professor with 26 employees, Female Assistant professor with 22 employees, and Female Instructor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Carlow University.

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