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Carlow University Business Programs

Carlow University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Carlow University Rankings

Carlow University is featured in these rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#102 of 262	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#291 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#1530 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Carlow University?

Contact details for Carlow University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3333 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3165
Phone:	4125786000
Website:	www.carlow.edu/
Admissions:	www.carlow.edu/admissions-aid/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.carlow.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-financial-aid/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Carlow University?

You can apply to Carlow University online at: https://www.carlow.edu/admissions-aid/admissions/apply/

Carlow University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Carlow University

These are the things Carlow University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Carlow University?

Carlow University admits 87%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

26% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Carlow University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 598. Math scores were between 460 and 570.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 960 to 1168.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Carlow University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	267	224	84%
Women	997	875	88%

Can I Afford Carlow University?

The average net price after aid at Carlow University is $20,822. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$34,546
In-State Fees	$1,328
Out-of-State Tuition	$34,546
Out-of-State Fees	$1,328
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$35,874
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$35,874

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 16% of students at Carlow University receive some form of financial aid (218 students).

Nearly 84% of students at Carlow University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $19,806 per student.

43% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,419.

Student Loan Debt

69% of Carlow University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,728 per year.

Carlow University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,023 students enrolled at Carlow University. Carlow University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,336 undergraduate students at Carlow University, approximately 16% are male and 84% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Carlow University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	44
Black or African American	253
Hispanic	61
White	879
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Two or More Races	58
Non-Resident	13

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Carlow University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	164
Illinois	1
Maryland	1
New Jersey	1
New York	1

Additionally, approximately 1.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Carlow University Graduate Student Diversity

966 of Carlow University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Carlow University, approximately 15% are male and 85% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Carlow University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	28
Black or African American	119
Hispanic	34
White	742
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	28
Non-Resident	6

Online Learning at Carlow University

Carlow University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

585 undergraduate students at Carlow University took at least one online class — of those, 369 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 404 students took at least one online class and 453 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Carlow University

The following business majors are available at Carlow University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	13	20	—	50
Human Resources Management and Services	6	—	—	6
Accounting and Related Services	2	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Carlow University

Carlow University offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Carlow University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.