Cairn University

Cairn University Overview

Cairn University is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Cairn University was founded in 1913 and now enrolls around 1,052 students a year, including 762 undergrads. Cairn University ensures on-campus housing for up to 510 students. The majority of students live on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Cairn University!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Cairn University's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Cairn University students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Cairn University does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Cairn University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Cairn University on the Student Life page.

2022 Cairn University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	99%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	86%
Tuition	$31,255
Percent of Need Met	75%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$24,301

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Is Cairn University a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better idea of what Cairn University offers and if the college could be the right college for you.

Cairn University Acceptance Rate 2022

Cairn University is moderately difficult to get into. Around 99% of applicants get into Cairn University each year. Out of 345 applications received in 2022, 340 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Cairn University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 74% of students who start at Cairn University return for their second year of college. Around 58% of students who started at Cairn University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Cairn University Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Cairn University by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. 80% of graduates from Cairn University recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

Check with Cairn University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Cairn University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Cairn University's endowment was $11 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $5,995 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Cairn University

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Cairn University meets 75% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $24,301 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $35,717 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Cairn University.

Based on this information, does Cairn University seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Cairn University a good school for you?

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Where is Cairn University?

Cairn University is located in the suburban setting of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, less than an hour from Philadelphia.

If you want to see Cairn University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Langhorne, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Cairn University and Langhorne are like without leaving home.

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