More selective than 40% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Cairn University-Langhorne over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Cairn University-Langhorne SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Cairn University-Langhorne is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 590 |
| SAT math | 460 | 570 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1000 | 1160 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Cairn University-Langhorne admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 88% | 540–590 | 460–570 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 520–650 | 530–610 | 23–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Cairn University-Langhorne compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Cairn University-Langhorne has the 68th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 86% | 58% | $20,787 |
| 65 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | 87% | 56% | $23,726 |
| 66 | Carlow University | 87% | 60% | $20,786 |
| 67 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | 87% | 34% | $15,376 |
| 68 | Cairn University-Langhorne | 88% | 60% | $27,642 |
| 69 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | 89% | 48% | $15,350 |
| 70 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | 89% | 79% | $29,689 |
| 71 | Gwynedd Mercy University | 90% | 57% | $27,483 |
| 72 | Waynesburg University | 90% | 66% | $18,235 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Cairn University-Langhorne
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Cairn University-Langhorne admissions questions
What is the Cairn University-Langhorne acceptance rate?
Cairn University-Langhorne accepts 88% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 422 of 505 applicants were admitted.
Does Cairn University-Langhorne require the SAT or ACT?
Cairn University-Langhorne considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Cairn University-Langhorne?
The middle 50% of Cairn University-Langhorne enrolled first-year students scored 1000–1160 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Cairn University-Langhorne?
62% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (260 of 422).
Is Cairn University-Langhorne getting harder to get into?
Cairn University-Langhorne accepted 88% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Cairn University-Langhorne overview