Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Carlow University is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, it enrolled over 2,400 students as of fall 2024. The university's athletic teams are known as the Celtics, reflecting its Irish heritage.
Master's Universities
Ranked #167 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #545 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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3333 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213-3165
Visit University SiteTotal: 2,310
Undergrad: 1,344
Undergrad full-time: 990
Graduate: 966
Part-time: 892
In-state
Tuition: $34,502
Total cost on campus: $52,290
Out-of-state
Tuition: $34,502
Total cost on campus: $52,290
Room & board: $13,406
Books & supplies: $2,000
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $26,233
Pell grant recipients: 44%
Rent: $773 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.54 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $10.30
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.