How much is the Carlow tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, Carlow's tuition & fees is $34,502.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $50,998 when a student lives on-campus.
Carlow Tuition & Expenses
2022-2023 Rate |
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Tuition & Fees | $34,502 |
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Books & Supplies Costs | $1,400 |
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On-campus Room & Board | $13,014 |
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On-campus Expenses | $2,082 |
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Off-campus Room & Board | $13,014 |
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Off-campus Expenses | $2,082 |
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2023-2024 Estimates |
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Tuition & Fees | $36,752 |
How Much Does it Cost to Go to Carlow for 4 Years?
For the class of 2027, who entering colleges in 2023, the 4 years tuition & fees is $148,641 at Carlow. The estimated tuition rate is based on the changes over last 5 years. With room & board, books, and other personal expenses, the estimated 4 years costs of attendance is $213,092. After receiving financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans, the 4 years COA is down to $147,185.
The following table computes the 4 years tuition and COA by class of year.
Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to four-years schools nationwide, Carlow' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $20,937. Compared to private, four-years colleges in Pennsylvania, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $25,037.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Carlow University | $34,502 |
U.S. Four-years Colleges | $18,672 |
Public Schools | $7,199 | $12,960 |
Private Schools | $20,937 |
Pennsylvania Four-years Colleges | $23,428 |
Public Schools | $14,103 | $19,144 |
Private Schools | $25,037 |
Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Carlow and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (private, four-years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | Undergraduate | Graduate |
Carlow University | Pittsburgh, PA | $34,502 | $22,110 |
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La Sierra University | Riverside, CA | $35,910 | $15,997 |
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St. Thomas University | Miami Gardens, FL | $34,770 | $16,040 |
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Hamline University | Saint Paul, MN | $48,311 | $10,281 |
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Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City, OK | $33,586 | $13,410 |
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Weber State University | Ogden, UT | $17,084 | $18,708 |
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Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | $53,090 | $18,217 |
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Mississippi University for Women | Columbus, MS | $8,092 | $8,092 |
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Southwest Baptist University | Bolivar, MO | $28,320 | $6,133 |
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Eastern Oregon University | La Grande, OR | $24,621 | $18,749 |
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College of Saint Mary | Omaha, NE | $23,340 | $21,739 |
Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of Carlow University has increased by 31.81% over the past 10 years from $25,416 to $34,502. The graduate tuition & fee has increased by 45.89% from $14,703 to $22,110.
The living costs increased by 2.62% last year and 25.65% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At Carlow University, 1,201 students (96%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $15,298.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at Carlow is $35,700 for students living on-campus and $35,700 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 180 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $26,713 and the average amount of student loans is $8,149.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply
Carlow's acceptance rate is 92.05%. A total of 1,044 applicants applied to and 961 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 185 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 19.25%.
To apply to Carlow, 3 items are required - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and 1 items are recommended to submit - Completion of college-preparatory program. SAT and ACT scores are considered during the admissions process but are not required to be submitted.
SAT and ACT Scores
The SAT and ACT scores are considered but not required to apply to Carlow. The average SAT score of the enrolled first-time students is 1,048 and the average ACT score (ACT composite) is 23.
Its SAT score is lower than the national average score of 1,168.
| Average | 25th | 75th |
SAT Total | 1,048 | 955 | 1,140 |
National Average | 1,168 | | |
Pennsylvania Average | 1,181 | | |
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SAT EBRW | 535 | 480 | 590 |
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SAT Math | 513 | 475 | 550 |
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ACT Composite | 23 | 21 | 24 |
National Average | 24 | | |
Pennsylvania Average | 26 | | |
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ACT Math | 19 | 17 | 21 |
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ACT English | 22 | 18 | 25 |
Student Population
Carlow University has a total of 2,104 students including 1,247 undergraduate and 857 graduate students. By gender, there are 273 male students and 1,711 female students attending Carlow. The school offers online degree programs and 729 students enrolled online exclusively (34.65% of all students).
| Total | Male | Female |
Total | 1,984 |
273 | 1,711 |
Undergraduate | 1,246 |
191 | 1,055 |
Graduate | 738 |
82 | 656 |
Directory & Academic Information
Directory Information |
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Address | 3333 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA |
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Phone | 412-578-6000 |
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WEB | www.carlow.edu/ |
Degree & Programs |
Degree | Undergraduate, Graduate |
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Program Offered | 96 Programs |
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Online Program Offered | 51 Online Programs |
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Graduate Program Offered | 35 Graduate Programs |
Academic Stats |
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Acceptance Rate | 92.70% |
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Yield | 19.10% |
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Student Population | 2,104 |
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Graduation Rate | 56% |
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Retention Rate | 76% (Full-time), 50% (Part-time) |
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Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 10 to 1 |
Faculty & Staffs |
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Number of Faculties | 109 (Full-time), 169 (Part-time) |
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Number of Staffs | 274 (Full-time), 217 (Part-time) |
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Average Faculty Salary | $66,254 |
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Average Staff Salary | $59,253 |