More selective than 41% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Carlow University 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.
Carlow University 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, Carlow University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 598 |
| SAT math | 460 | 570 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1168 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Carlow University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | 500–598 | 460–570 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 87% | — | — | — | 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 Carlow University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Carlow University has the 66th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Keystone College | 85% | 36% | $22,051 |
| 63 | Immaculata University | 86% | 71% | $24,258 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Carlow University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Carlow University admissions questions
What is the Carlow University acceptance rate?
Carlow University accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,155 of 1,326 applicants were admitted.
Does Carlow University require the SAT or ACT?
Carlow University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Carlow University?
The middle 50% of Carlow University enrolled first-year students scored 960–1168 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 Carlow University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (227 of 1,155).
Is Carlow University getting harder to get into?
Carlow University accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 87% 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 Carlow University overview