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Carlow University
- 3333 Fifth Ave
- Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- OPEID College Code: 00330300
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- General Phone: (412) 578-6000
- President: Mary E. Hines, Ph.d
- Website: www.carlow.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 2,178
- College Mascot: Celtics
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.carlow.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 63 | 1,038 | 1,101 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 27 (43%) | 634 (61%) | 661 (60%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 7 (26%) | 211 (33%) | 218 (33%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 170 | 82% |
| ACT ® Exam | 61 | 29% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 86% | 41% | 63% | 92% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,968 | $3,638 | $4,033 | $8,382 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.8% | 2.6% | 5.1% |
| Number in Default | 27 | 20 | 32 |
| Number in Repayment | 946 | 763 | 619 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,514 | $18,498 | $17,450 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,514 | $18,498 | $17,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,684 | $7,284 | $6,870 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $29,398 | $27,982 | $26,520 |
| Out of State | $29,398 | $27,982 | $26,520 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $25,214 | $24,198 | $23,150 |
| Out of State | $25,214 | $24,198 | $23,150 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $22,214 | $21,198 | $20,150 |
| Out of State | $22,214 | $21,198 | $20,150 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,178 Undergraduate: 1,565 Graduate: 613
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 154 Female: 2,024
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 97 Female: 1,468
- Graduate Gender Male: 57 Female: 556
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,326 Part-Time: 852
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,165 Part-Time: 400
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 161 Part-Time: 452
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 14 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 12 | 0.6% |
| Black | 348 | 16% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0.6% |
| White | 1,544 | 71% |
| Unknown | 230 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 11 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 375 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 366 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 256 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 284 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 172 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 149 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 259 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 129 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 176 | 8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 512 | 315 | 197 |
| Faculty Status | 233 | 84 | 149 |
| Tenured Faculty | 34 | 34 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 233 | 84 | 149 |
| Primarily Instruction | 233 | 84 | 149 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 37 | 37 | - |
| Other Professionals | 140 | 103 | 37 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 102 | 91 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 46 | 44 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 37 | 34 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,202 (84) | $60,774 (22) | $57,289 (62) |
| Professor | $76,058 (23) | $74,195 (7) | $76,872 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $62,276 (18) | $62,753 (6) | $62,037 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,937 (21) | $53,467 (6) | $52,725 (15) |
| Instructor | $41,226 (22) | $40,113 (3) | $41,402 (19) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,202 (84) | $60,774 (22) | $57,289 (62) |
| Professor | $76,058 (23) | $74,195 (7) | $76,872 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $62,276 (18) | $62,753 (6) | $62,037 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,937 (21) | $53,467 (6) | $52,725 (15) |
| Instructor | $41,226 (22) | $40,113 (3) | $41,402 (19) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $322,500 | - | $322,500 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | - | 100% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 71 | - | 71 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 69 | - | 69 |
| Basketball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Soccer | 23 | - | 23 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | - | $6,145 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | $2,773 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 15 | - | 15 |
| Basketball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 57% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 49% |
| Unknown | 43% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 37% |
| 5 Years | 47% |
| 6 Years | 50% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
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