Cairn University-Langhorne

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,234

4.24% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,273

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

88.2%

575 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,097

72% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

59.7%

111 Graduates

About

Cairn University-Langhorne is a higher education institution located in Bucks County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Cairn University-Langhorne were General Business Administration & Management (30 degrees awarded), Teacher Education & Professional Development (16 degrees), and Applied Behavior Analysis (13 degrees).

In 2024, 271 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cairn University-Langhorne. 51.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (176 degrees), 6.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cairn University-Langhorne is $33,234, which is $9,234 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Cairn University-Langhorne is $33,234, which is $9,234 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,273.

In 2024, 89% of undergraduate students attending Cairn University-Langhorne received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,234

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cairn University-Langhorne was $33,234. The cost of tuition at Cairn University-Langhorne is $9,234 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$23,273

2024 Value

15.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Cairn University-Langhorne had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,273. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Cairn University-Langhorne grew by 15.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cairn University-Langhorne (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

$12,168

Room and Board

$1,145

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cairn University-Langhorne was of $12,168 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,145. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.97% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Cairn University-Langhorne received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 11.3% with respect to 2023, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cairn University-Langhorne (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.

Admissions

Cairn University-Langhorne received 575 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 13.9% annual growth. Out of those 575 applicants, 507 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.2% acceptance rate.

There were 1,097 students enrolled at Cairn University-Langhorne in 2024. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Cairn University-Langhorne has an overall enrollment yield of 45.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

507

Accepted Out of 575

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Cairn University-Langhorne was 88.2% (507 admissions from 575 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 13.9%, while admissions grew by 20.1%.

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

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Cairn University-Langhorne in 2024 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

Cairn University-Langhorne had a total enrollment of 1,097 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Cairn University-Langhorne is 790 students and the part-time enrollment is 307. This means that 72% of students enrolled at Cairn University-Langhorne are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cairn University-Langhorne, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.6% White, 9.39% Black or African American, 6.11% Two or More Races, 5.2% Asian, 3.37% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.273% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Cairn University-Langhorne in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.1%), followed by White Female (32%) and Black or African American Male (4.06%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.7%), followed by White Male (15.4%) and Black or African American Male (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cairn University-Langhorne in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,097 students. The full-time enrollment at Cairn University-Langhorne is 790 and the part-time enrollment is 307. This means that 72% of students enrolled at Cairn University-Langhorne are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 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 Cairn University-Langhorne was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Cairn University-Langhorne had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
709 enrolled students
Black or African American
103 enrolled students
Two or More Races
67 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cairn University-Langhorne is 64.6% White, 9.39% Black or African American, 6.11% Two or More Races, 5.2% Asian, 3.37% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.273% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 83 students (7.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 9 more women than men received degrees from Cairn University-Langhorne. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cairn University-Langhorne is white (176 degrees awarded). There were 6.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Cairn University-Langhorne is General Business Administration & Management (30 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education & Professional Development (16 degrees) and Applied Behavior Analysis (13 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cairn University-Langhorne, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (40 degrees awarded), Education (56 degrees), and Psychology (30 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 Cairn University-Langhorne are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,661,675 people), Secondary school teachers (553,475 people), Education administrators (327,953 people), Other managers (285,703 people), and Special education teachers (230,217 people).

The most specialized majors at Cairn University-Langhorne in 2024 are Theology (40 degrees awarded), Education (56 degrees), Psychology (30 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Cairn University-Langhorne are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, Physicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at Cairn University-Langhorne are Theology (40 degrees awarded), Education (56 degrees), Psychology (30 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (18 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 Cairn University-Langhorne are Elementary & secondary schools (3,222,201 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (531,286 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (397,395 people), Outpatient care centers (276,993 people), and Computer Systems Design (218,575 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Biblical Studies
3 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Cairn University-Langhorne was Biblical Studies with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Cairn University-Langhorne according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

131

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

140

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 131 degrees were awarded to men at Cairn University-Langhorne, which is 0.936 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (140).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Cairn University-Langhorne in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.93 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Cairn University-Langhorne in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.517 times less than the 29 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 32% of students graduating from Cairn University-Langhorne completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
176 degrees awarded
Black or African American
27 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cairn University-Langhorne is white (176 degrees awarded). There were 6.52 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

4.43% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
185 degrees awarded
White Female
170 degrees awarded
White Female
134 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cairn University-Langhorne is white female (185 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (170 degrees).

Operations

Cairn University-Langhorne has an endowment valued at nearly $14.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.72M (12.1%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Cairn University-Langhorne had a total salary expenditure of 22.1M. Cairn University-Langhorne employs 15 Assistant professors, 15 Professors and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at Cairn University-Langhorne are Male Professor (11), Female Assistant professor (9), and Male Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cairn University-Langhorne are: Management, with 20 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 19 employees, and Service with 13 employees.

Endowment

$14.3M

2024 Endowment

7.18%

growth from 2023

Cairn University-Langhorne has an endowment valued at about $14.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Cairn University-Langhorne grew 7.18% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.6M 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 Cairn University-Langhorne (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: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.98M

2024 Salaries

2.09%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Cairn University-Langhorne paid a median of $9.98M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($22.1M) and a 2.09% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.72% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.33% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.48M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Cairn University-Langhorne paid a total of $2.48M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cairn University-Langhorne were Management with 20 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees, and Service with 13 employees.

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