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Interested in attending Cairn University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Cairn University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

98
%
Acceptance rate
1061
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Cairn University?

98%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Cairn accepted 98% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 345 people applied and 340 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
194 / 195 (99%)
Men
146 / 150 (97%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Cairn University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

59%
Enrollment of those accepted
Very High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 59% ended up enrolling at Cairn University, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Cairn University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Cairn considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Interview
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Cairn University?

1061
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

19% of freshmen who attended Cairn were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 36% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Cairn is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

SAT Math Scores
Math Mean
519
SAT Verb Scores
Verbal Mean
542
SAT Composite Scores
Composite Mean
1061

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