Pittsburgh, PA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 87 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 92% to 87% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 721 | 662 | 163 | 92% |
| 2020 | 650 | 614 | 211 | 94% |
| 2021 | 1,044 | 961 | 185 | 92% |
| 2022 | 1,124 | 1,042 | 199 | 93% |
| 2023 | 1,326 | 1,155 | 227 | 87% |
Fall 2023 applicants
937 of 1,060 women and 218 of 266 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Carlow University has an acceptance rate of 87% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,155 of 1,326 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 87 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,326 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 227 enrolled.
No. Carlow University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 92% to 87% — it has become more selective.