The student-faculty ratio at Carlow University is 12:1, and the school has 76.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Carlow University include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Early Childhood Education and Teaching; Psychology, General; and Social Work. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 77 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
12:1
Total faculty
96 full time
161 part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
77%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
1%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students76.9%
20-4922.8%
50 or more0.3%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
77%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
-
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
47%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
61%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
65%
6-year graduation rate of international students
-
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
10
Post-master's certificates
7
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
0
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
18
Doctoral degrees - other
0
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
1%
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
15%
Graduates reporting bonuses
3%
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
0%
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
0.7%
Enlisted in the military
0.3%
Enrolled in continuing education
14.3%
Attended a graduate education program
0.7%
Attended a graduate engineering program
0%
Attended medical school
1%
Attended a graduate nursing program
2%
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
California University of Pennsylvania
Carlow University
Chatham University
Duquesne University
Indiana University of PA
Seeking continuing education
1%
No information provided by graduate
23.9%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Anne Peniston, RN MSN FNP, Chief of Nutrition Division, USAID, Monica OKeefe, Director, Public Diplomacy for Europe, US Government Inspector OIG, U.S. Department of State, Michelle Fabrizi, President and CEO, MARC USA/Pittsburgh
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
always
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 33%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9%
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 8%
Psychology, General 7%
Social Work 6%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,100
Health Professions and Related Programs
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Auditing
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Education
Art Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Health Professions and Related Programs
Art Therapy/Therapist
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Criminology
Political Science and Government, General
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Policy Analysis
Legal Professions and Studies
Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Mathematics and Statistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Leisure and Recreational Activities
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Development
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theology/Theological Studies
Social Sciences
Criminology
Economics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Art Therapy/Therapist
Health and Wellness, General
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice
Student participation in special study options
Distance learning91%
Weekend college54%
Internships20%
Independent study10%
Accelerated program9%
Student participation in special academic programs
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience100%
Undergraduate research/creative projects88%
Writing in the disciplines84%
Service learning50%
First-year experiences31%
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
-
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education
Subject areas offering education certification
0
Counseling services offered
academic
career
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
167
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
7%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Belgium
Costa Rica
Ireland
Italy
United Kingdom
2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
1%
Consortia
Consortia
Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education
School District/University Collaborative with Pittsburgh Public Schools
Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
Tuition Exchange
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
