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Carlow University, established in 1929, is a private Roman Catholic university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The campus of the university is spread across an area of 14 acres. The institution offers more than 50 academic programs. Carlow University is organized into the following academic divisions:
Carlow University’s athletics department fields a number of men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Nicknamed the Celtics, the teams participate in basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, and tennis, among others.
Carlow can be found in Pittsburgh, PA (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Roman Catholic school. Carlow is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at the school.
The range of program offerings available from Carlow is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling.
Carlow does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 450 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 430 to 530, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Carlow works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 2,178 students were enrolled in the school. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Carlow. A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Carlow attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. Carlow student athletes compete in American Mideast Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Carlow University
3333 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3165
General Phone: (412) 578-6000
http://www.carlow.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 101 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, art education, special ed, educational administration, secondary teaching, social studies teaching, instructional media design, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 77 | registered nursing, nursing administration, various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 68 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, creative writing, technical and business writing, history, Spanish language, English, ... |
| Business And Management | 57 | business, business administration, accounting, human resources management, marketing, business and related services, international business, auditing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 49 | counseling psychology, psychology, physical therapy |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 17 | communication and journalism, communication studies |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | information science, computer science |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics, math |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | theology, philosophy |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | science tech |
| Medicine | 2 | health professions |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | occupational therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Carlow in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 295 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 125 | 15 |
In 2007, Carlow had a total enrollment of 2,178 students (1,656 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 3% |
| Women | 97% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 97% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 69 % |
Carlow offers campus housing for 407 of its 1,656 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,101 | 661 | 60% | 218 | 33% |
| Men | 63 | 27 | 43% | 7 | 26% |
| Women | 1,038 | 634 | 61% | 211 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,514 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,514 |
| Room and board | $ 7,684 |
| Room charge | $ 3,926 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,758 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Carlow participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 330300)
Carlow has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $74,195 | 16 | $76,872 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $62,753 | 12 | $62,037 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $53,467 | 15 | $52,725 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $40,113 | 19 | $41,402 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $60,774 | 62 | $57,289 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Basketball | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 10 | 10 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Auditing
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carlow Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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