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Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $31,280
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $49,435
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Cairn University-Langhorne is a private nonprofit college in Langhorne, PA with 775 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1110 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $31,280 per year ($28,406 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,435 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 505
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 422
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 62%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–590
200800
SAT Math460–570
200800
What Cairn University-Langhorne looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $49,297
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $35,069
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$28,406
- $30–48k$28,668
- $48–75k$26,273
- $75–110k$30,802
- $110k+$37,138
Get a personal estimate with Cairn University-Langhorne's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $49,435
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,994
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 775
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 41%
- White67%
- Hispanic4%
- Black7%
- Asian5%
Cairn University-Langhorne FAQ
What is Cairn University-Langhorne's acceptance rate?+
Cairn University-Langhorne admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Cairn University-Langhorne?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1110.
Is Cairn University-Langhorne test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Cairn University-Langhorne?+
In Fall 2023, 505 students applied to Cairn University-Langhorne and 422 were admitted; 260 enrolled.
Does Cairn University-Langhorne consider legacy status?+
Yes. Cairn University-Langhorne reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Cairn University-Langhorne require an essay?+
Cairn University-Langhorne reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Cairn University-Langhorne cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $49,297 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,280.
What is Cairn University-Langhorne's graduation rate?+
54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 215114 · How we use this data
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