Carlow University

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Carlow University can be found in Pittsburgh, PA, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Carlow University has an enrollment of around two thousand students.

Most of the students getting into Carlow University had an SAT score within the range of 980 - 1153, or got accepted with an ACT composite score within the range of 19 - 24. We were able to estimate the Carlow University average GPA (2.98 - 3.25) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. This school has an acceptance rate of around 92% with 25% of applicants deciding to continue on and enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at carlow.edu.

Overall Carlow University Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

91.8%

The overall acceptance rate for Carlow University was reported as 91.8% in Fall 2020 with over 721 college applications submitted to Carlow University. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 19 - 24
  • Average GPA: 2.98 - 3.25

How Hard Is It to Get into Carlow University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of Carlow University is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Carlow University has been slowly getting higher over the past years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 86.0%
  • 2017-2018: 91.6%
  • 2018-2019: 86.6%
  • 2019-2020: 91.8%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 83.2%

How Does Carlow University Compare?

91.8%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Carlow University is sixty-two percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Point Park University73.1%
Chatham University62.2%
La Roche College99.4%
Robert Morris University84.5%
Seton Hill University75.7%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants72116.6%83.4%
Admitted66215.0%85.0%
Enrolled16319.0%81.0%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Carlow University (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading500 - 590
Math480 - 563
Total Score980 - 1153
ACT®Score Range
English17 - 24
Math19 - 23
Composite Score19 - 24
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