Overview

Carlow University is a University institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3333 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA  15213
United States

Contact Ms. Susan Winstel
Sr. Associate Director of Enrollment Mgmt
Email: admissions@carlow.edu
Phone: 412-578-6330
Fax: 412-578-6668

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Neurobiology And Neurosciences, Other	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Auditing	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Organizational Communication, General	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist	×
Community Health And Preventive Medicine	×
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Occupational Therapy/therapist	×
Physical Therapy/therapist	×
Physician Assistant	×
Public Health, General	×
Public Health, Other	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist	×
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Analytics, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work	×
Social Work, Other	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine/studio Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,265

Applied

1,100

Accepted

1,355

Enrolled

Female Admissions

997

Females Applied

875

Females Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

267

Males Applied

224

Males Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.56

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	540	498	590
SAT Math	525	458	570
ACT Composite	22	24	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

35,756

Private

Fees

1,376

Full-time student fees

14,142

Room & board

7,124

Room only

Financial Aid

25,094

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,725

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,979

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,964

Avg. Loan Aid

18,030

Avg. Grant Aid

5,508

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

64%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

37%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,355

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.66%
Black or African American	18.99%
White or Caucasian	65.78%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.52%
Asian	3.33%
Two or more races	4.43%
Other	1.33%

Gender

Male (16.16%)

Female (83.84%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	15%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Fair, Fashion for Kids' Sake and Campus Activities Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
Service sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, SPiRiT (Student Ambassadors), SNAP (Student Nursing Association) and PSEA (School Education Association)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No
Cross-country Running	No
Golf	No		No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No
Cross-country Running	No
Golf	No		No
Soccer	No
Softball	No
Tennis	No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball	No

Faculty

338

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 119

Part-time - 219

Male - 72

Female - 266