Carlow University
3333 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
School Description
Provided by Carlow UniversityThe Mission of Carlow College, a Catholic liberal arts college, is to involve persons, primarily women, in a process of self-directed, lifelong learning which will free them to think clearly and creatively, to discover and to challenge or affirm cultural and aesthetic values, to respond reverently and sensitively to God and others, and to render competent and compassionate service in personal and professional life.
Carlow University, the first Catholic, women-centered, liberal arts university in Pennsylvania, prepares students, primarily women, for competent leadership and compassionate service in personal and professional life.
With an enrollment currently under 2,200, and a student-faculty ratio of 12-1, students enjoy small classes and individual instruction. The student population is culturally diverse consisting of more than 20 percent African American students, traditional and nontraditional, and more than half are first generation. Upon graduation, 73 percent of graduating seniors gain full-time employment within six months.
Carlow believes in the education of the person both inside and outside the classroom. We encourage students to develop skills in judgment, leadership, analysis, decision-making and communication. Our philosophy embraces the mission of the university as we seek to involve students in a holistic, self-directed, lifelong journey of discovery and empowerment in which emotional, spiritual, vocational, intellectual, environmental, physical, and social aspects of their lives are challenged toward growth and fulfillment.
Carlow University's main campus is located in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The neighborhood boasts the largest concentration of cultural, academic and medical institutions in the area. Our private, 14-acre campus is secluded, yet in the heart of an active community just 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.
Carlow is within walking distance of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, and within minutes of Duquesne University, Chatham College, Robert Morris University, and Point Park University.
Carlow University
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaCarlow University is a Roman Catholic university founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, on September 24, 1929, by the Sisters of Mercy from Carlow, Ireland. Originally called Mount Mercy College, the name was changed to Carlow College in April 1969. In 2004, Carlow College achieved university status. It was originally a women's college until 1945 when men were admitted. The current student body is 93% women and 7% men.
Carlow campus
The small campus sits in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh at 3333 Fifth Avenue.
- Frances Warde Hall
- This building is the center of Carlow's campus. The main lobby and computer labs are here, along with student life and half the dormitories. Men are not permitted to live in the dormitories, Frances Warde and Dougherty Halls
- Dougherty Hall
- The main dorm building, composed of seven floors of dorms, the business offices, and Franny's cafe. Most incoming freshmen find themselves on floors 4, 5, and 6 of Dougherty. Dougherty is connected to Frances Warde Hall, and many consider them to be the same building.
- A.J. Palumbo Hall of Science and Technology
- Called "A.J.P." by students, this building is the newest addition to Carlow, built in 1997 (opened in 1999,) housing the departments of biology, chemistry and physics, and mathematics under one roof with state of the art laboratory equipment, several computer labs, and a greenhouse.
- Aquinas Hall
- This is the humanities building, one of the oldest looking buildings on campus. It houses one computer classroom for writing classes as well as the MFA in Creative Writing program on the first floor, lovingly called the "basement" by many students.
- Antonian Hall
- This building houses the theatre for campus productions, the School of Social Change, the Art department, the Institutional Relations department, the information technology department, and the Admissions offices.
Carlow University houses a chapel on campus in Frances Warde Hall. Next to the chapel there is a convent which contains a hospice for elderly and sick nuns. There is an elementary and middle school on campus as well, called the Campus School.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Roman Catholic
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,755
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 98%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Carlow University
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature
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Technical and Business Writing
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Creative Writing
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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History
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History
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History
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Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
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Visual Arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
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Human Resources
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Human Resources Management and Services
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Information Systems
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Information Science/Studies
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Management
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Communication & Media
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Photography
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Education
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Special Needs Education
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Special Education and Teaching
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General Health Professions
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Nursing
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General Health Professions
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Ecology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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Chemistry
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Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Social Work
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General Social Work
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Management
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Education Administration
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General Education
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Special Needs Education
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Teacher Training
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 20% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 17,450 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 16,754 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 696 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,666 | 51% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,140 | 69% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,946 | 92% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,144 | 92% | |
Any Aid: |
96% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 60% (Highly Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 87% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 470, Math: 440 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 540 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 24% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 16, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 23, Math: 23 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: I am thinking about attending Carlow University?I am choosing between Carlow and UPJ. I am unsure and need help fast!34 months ago
Best AnswerI would go to Carlow if i were you! I browsed the wbesites for both schools and it appears that Carlow is quite nicer. It even has a 12 to 1 ratio of students to prof. where as UPJ, has 18 to 1. both look nice, but Carlow seems to have an edge!! Have a good time in college!! Time management is CRUCIAL!!!!!! |
