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

85
%
Acceptance rate
3.46
Average High School GPA
1065
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Carlow University?

85%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Carlow accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,326 people applied and 1,155 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
937 / 1060 (88%)
Men
218 / 266 (82%)

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 Carlow University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

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

19%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at Carlow University, making their yield rate Medium. 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 Carlow University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Carlow considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

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

3.46
Average High School GPA
1065
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Carlow University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.46. 17% of freshmen who attended Carlow were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 28% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
26%
3.75-3.99
17%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
11%
2.00-2.49
3%

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

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
495
Math Mean
525
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
520
Verbal Mean
540
75th Percentile
600
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1015
Composite Mean
1065
75th Percentile
1185

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