Cairn University-Langhorne

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	464
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	61%

Located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, Cairn University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Cairn University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Cairn University-Langhorne is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Cairn University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Cairn University is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Cairn University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,020

Cost of attendance at Cairn University-Langhorne in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,020

Cost of attendance at Cairn University-Langhorne in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Cairn University-Langhorne received on average $16,309 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,309

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	101	46%	$4,561	$460,670
Other Federal Grant	101	46%	$5,883	$594,190
State Grant/Scholarships	71	32%	$3,792	$269,203
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	149	68%	$16,972	$2,528,851
Total Grant & Scholarships	208	95%	$16,309	$3,392,244

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cairn University-Langhorne students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cairn University-Langhorne students is 61.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.3%.

61.2%

African American 38.5% 10 students
white 65.0% 67 students
hispanic 80.0% 8 students
International Students 100.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Division III Independents
Basketball Division III Independents
Track and Cross Country Division III Independents

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Cairn University-Langhorne provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Cairn University-Langhorne offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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