Carlow University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Private
Carlow University admitted 87% of 1,326 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores are optional. 55% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Carlow University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Carlow University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $52,290 a year. After grants, students paid $20,561 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Carlow University’s acceptance rate?
Carlow University admitted 87% of applicants: 1,155 of 1,326 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Carlow University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Carlow University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Carlow University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Carlow University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, a sentence or two). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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