# Cairn University-Langhorne

Private nonprofit college in Langhorne, PA. IPEDS ID 215114.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/cairn-university-langhorne · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/cairn-university-langhorne.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 88% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $27,642 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 60%; beats 49% of PA colleges and 61% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $44,172; beats 9% of PA colleges and 23% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,063

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,029 |
| 30-48k | $23,867 |
| 48-75k | $26,050 |
| 75-110k | $26,309 |
| 110k+ | $33,129 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.53 years on average (31% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $44,172 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,029 | $108,851 | 13.0 years |
| 30-48k | $23,867 | $108,118 | 12.9 years |
| 48-75k | $26,050 | $118,007 | 14.1 years |
| 75-110k | $26,309 | $119,180 | 14.2 years |
| 110k+ | $33,129 | $150,074 | 17.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $46,233
- Tuition and fees: $34,009
- Housing and meals: $12,234; books: $1,145

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 540–590; SAT math: 460–570; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 505 applicants, 422 admitted, 260 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 88%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 84%, ACT 23–27 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (31 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $50,263 | $61,973 | $26,887 |
| Religious Studies | $34,663 | $55,492 | $30,750 |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | $47,805 | not reported |
| Social Work | $36,289 | $45,729 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | not reported | $36,295 | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $100,920 (Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD), $93,830 (PA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Social Work → Social worker: median wage $55,930 (Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD), $50,820 (PA), $59,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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