Carlow University
Carlow University is one of the one hundred nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Pittsburgh.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,248 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 241 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 188 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 78%). Every year 57% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Carlow University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $27,950, and fees were $646. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $27,950 and $646 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students2,248 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 94 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 23 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 1 | 14 |
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Duquesne University
2 miles away |
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Chatham University
2 miles away |
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La Roche College
9 miles away |
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Pittsburgh Technical College
12 miles away |
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Robert Morris University
14 miles away |
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Franciscan University of Steubenville
35 miles away |
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Waynesburg University
39 miles away |
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Wheeling Jesuit University
46 miles away |
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University of Mount Union
68 miles away |
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Saint Francis University
70 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1935 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/20/2010 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/30/1998 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/30/1998 - Current |
Admission
92%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 900 to 1040 |
| ACT | 20 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $675/credit | |
| In State Students | $675/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $675/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $825/credit | |
| In State Students | $825/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $825/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $30,375 | $30,375 | $30,375 |
| ADN | 70 | $47,250 | $47,250 | $47,250 |
| BSN | 125 | $84,375 | $84,375 | $84,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $41,250 | $41,250 | $41,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Carlow University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 51% | $4,519 |
| Other Federal Grant | 33% | $971 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 67% | $3,948 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $16,615 |
| Federal Student Loans | 84% | $5,440 |
| Private Loans | 15% | $10,950 |
$17,832
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,954 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,663 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,269 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,841 |
| Over $110,000$24,048 |
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Student Population
1,365
Undergrads
883
Graduates
1,923
Women
325
Men
56%
Full-time
44%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
69% |
|
Black/African American |
16% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
