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Carlow University Campus Tours & Visits — Pittsburgh, PA

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Carlow University is a private institution in Pittsburgh with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,051 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,822.

Established

1929

Motto

Ad Superna, non Superba

Mascot

Celtics

Type

Private university

Conference

NCAA Division III

Division

Division III

87%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

1,336

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

55%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$51,051

Earnings 10yr

$20,822

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#113

Washington Monthly

2025

#234

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Aerial view of the university campus The Sisters of Mercy arrived in Pittsburgh on December 21, 1843.
•3 ha) within the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and established a new motherhouse, as well as Our Lady of Mercy Academy.
•In 1929, the Sisters of Mercy opened Mount Mercy College, with the first commencement ceremony in 1933.
•Key campus buildings were constructed during the early years, including Aquinas Hall in 1936 and Trinity Hall in 1941.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,502

Room & Board$13,406

Books & Supplies$2,000

Total Cost of Attendance$46,864

Average Net Price$20,822

Median Debt at Graduation$25,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$270

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,896

$30–48K$16,776

$48–75K$19,527

$75–110K$22,767

$110K+$23,797

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

32.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,513

Programs (60)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.2%

Freshman Retention77.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,876

10 Years$51,051

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

78%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,336

Gender Split

83% / 17%

Women / Men

First Generation

37%

Pell Grant Recipients

41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%

Black 19%

Hispanic 4%

Asian 4%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 1%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from PA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K

2 mi(3 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

255 mi(442 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

313 mi(543 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PITPittsburgh15 mi

MDTHarrisburg169 mi

BUFBuffalo Niagara184 mi

Distance to Cities

Pittsburgh, PA2 mi

~3 min drive

Harrisburg, PA162 mi

~4h 41m drive

Buffalo, NY178 mi

~5h 9m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

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Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

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