Cairn University-Langhorne
Langhorne, PA 19047-2990

Overview

Type 4 year
Control Private
Business model Not for Profit
Campus size Small
Campus locale Suburb
Degrees offered Undergrad & Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Total enrollment 1,038
Religious affiliation None
Student to faculty ratio 12:1
Campus housing
Dormitory capacity 666 students
Freshmen are required
to live on campus
No
Types of Programs Offered
Academic
No
Occupational
No
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
No
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
No
High school education
No
Medical Degree
Special Learning Opportunities
No
Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
No
ROTC - Army
No
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force
Student Services Offered
No
On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students
Placement services for graduates

Admission

98%
Acceptance Rate
(Fall 2016)

Cairn University-Langhorne is less selective in its admission process. In Fall 2016, it received 338 applications and 331 students were granted admission. Cairn University-Langhorne is at the #96 spot (in a scale of 1 to 100) in terms of admission difficulty out of 1,781 4 year colleges in the U.S.

Among other admission requirements, applicants must submit ACT or SAT test scores in order to get their application considered. In Fall 2016, 18% of the enrollees submitted ACT scores and 82% submitted SAT scores.

Test Scores

Students admitted and enrolled in Fall 2016 have test scores in the following ranges.
SAT893 to 1160
ACT20 to 24

Application Fee

$25
Undergrad students
$25
Graduate students
Learn more about admission requirments

Tuition & Fees

In 2016-2017 academic year, Cairn University-Langhorne's tuition was $24,946 for all students regardless of residency (6.9% cheaper than the national average tuition of a typical 4-year private institution)

Follow the link below to learn more about additional cost components such as books and supplies, room and board and other expenses.

$19,596
Average Net Price
(2016-2017)
National Average = $22,127
$24,946
In State Tuition
(2016-2017)
National Average = $26,792
$24,946
Out of State Tuition
(2016-2017)
National Average = $26,792
Learn more about tuition & fees

Financial Aid

In 2016-2017 academic year, 100% of Cairn University-Langhorne's full-time freshman students were awarded some type of financial aid. 43% of the students received need based financial assistance from the federal government with an average amount of $4,529 (which is 2.9% above the national average.)

The total number of federal student loan recipients at Cairn University-Langhorne in 2016-2017, was 146, which is 92% of the total eligible students. The average loan amount given out to these students was $6,296 (which is 6.8% above the national average.)

$4,529
Average
Pell Grant
(2016-2017)
National Average = $4,400
$6,296
Average
Federal Loan
(2016-2017)
National Average = $5,895
100%
Financial aid
awarded
(2016-2017)
National Average = 92%
Learn more about financial aid

Student Body

In Fall 2016, Cairn University-Langhorne has enrolled a total of 1,038 students (753 students full-time and 285 on a part-time basis). Out of the total 1,038 students, 66 of those students were transfer students. The gender ratio of the new enrollee was 46% men and 54% women and 740 students were enrolled for undergraduate programs and 298 for graduates studies.

The institution also enrolled 103 students for distance studies.

1,038
Total Enrollment
66
Transfers

Student Diversity

White: 67%

Black/African American: 15%

Hispanic: 7%

Asian: 4%

Non-resident alien: 4%

Two or more races: 2%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0%

Race/ethnicity unknown: 0%

Majors

Listed below are the 10 largest majors offered at Cairn University-Langhorne.

Study areas with their online column set to zero are those programs that have an online option but there was no graduate in 2016-2017 academic year.
Study Areas Percent Total Graduates Online
Philosophy And Religious Studies 44% 313 13
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services 15% 104 0
Theology And Religious Vocations 9% 62
Education 6% 46 46
English Language And Literature/letters 1% 6
Public Administration And Social Service Professions 1% 6
Psychology 1% 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities 0% 0 0
Visual And Performing Arts 0% 0
History 0% 0

Graduation & Dropout Rates

61%
Graduation rate
national average: 55%

Graduation rate is a key indicator of an institution's education quality and the level of academic and financial support provided to students.

The following section details graduation and dropout rates of Cairn University-Langhorne full-time students who started class in 2010 and graduated or dropped out prior to August 31, 2016.

1%
Still enrolled
38%
Dropout rate
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Transfered out

The above graduation rate is the percentage of students who graduated within 150% of the normal graduation time. For a 4 year degree program, 150% of 4 years is 6 years and for a 2-year program 150% is 3 years.

Earnings After College

$28,200
Median Annual Income
national average: $33,604

The typical median income of Cairn University-Langhorne graduates 6 years after enrollment is $28,200. Last year, out of the total 392 graduates who entered the institution 6 years ago, 349 were reported to have been employed. On the same note, out of 425 graduates, who enrolled 10 years ago, 357 were employed.

6 years after enrollment 10 years after enrollment
Annual Income $28,200 $33,500
Employment Rate 89% 84%
Total Graduates 392 425

Campus Location

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