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Carlow can be found in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (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 Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Carlow are in nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 470 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Carlow centered around 440 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 2,123 students were enrolled in Carlow. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school. A very high share of students at Carlow are female.
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
Admissions Phone: (412) 578-6085
Financial Aid Phone: (412) 578-6058
http://www.carlow.edu
Carlow awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 88 | registered nursing, nursing administration, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 82 | business, business administration, accounting, human resources management, international business, non-profit management, marketing studies, auditing |
| Education And Teaching | 64 | elementary school teaching, art education, special ed, early childhood education, social studies teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, teacher education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 61 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, English, technical and business writing, history, sociology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Science | 20 | biology, chemistry, ecology, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | information science, computer science, computer support |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | social work |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | theology, pastoral counseling and ministries, philosophy |
| Medicine | 6 | health professions |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | science tech |
| Mathematics | 2 | math, mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art, photography |
Number of programs and degrees for Carlow in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 286 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 98 | 14 |
In 2005, Carlow had a total enrollment of 2,123 students (1,607 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 2% |
| Women | 98% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 95% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Carlow offers campus housing for 329 of its 1,607 (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 | 1,110 | 664 | 60% | 236 | 36% |
| Men | 64 | 25 | 39% | 4 | 16% |
| Women | 1,046 | 639 | 61% | 232 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 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 | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (412) 578-6085
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,450 |
| Room and board | $ 6,870 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (412) 578-6058
Carlow has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $89,172 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $86,879 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $62,355 | 9 | $67,088 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $54,585 | 18 | $53,314 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $45,245 | 16 | $44,184 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $37,726 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $51,145 | 50 | $50,690 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 61 | 61 |
| Basketball | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 44 | 44 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Auditing
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing, Other
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
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
Sociology
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, 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)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carlow Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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