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Carlow University
  • 4 Year
  • PITTSBURGH, PA
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Carlow University
#51 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • PITTSBURGH, PA
  • 498 reviews
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    Carlow University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    55%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,516 / year
    Poll
    39%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 98 responses
    Poll
    58%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 52 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $6,112 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 38 responses
    • Other various options. They change items.
      21%
    • Salad
      16%
    • Frank's
      13%
    • It's anyone's guess.
      13%
    • Anything made to order
      11%
    • Off campus food
      11%
    • Pasta toss
      11%
    45%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 33 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 24 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      42%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      50%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      8%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    90%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 29 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 16 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      75%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      25%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 25 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      64%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      28%
    • Not very visible.
      8%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 47 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      2%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      30%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      49%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      19%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Soccer
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 14 responses
    • Spring on the Green
      43%
    • Mercy Service Day
      29%
    • Dance Show
      14%
    • Variety of lectures and events
      14%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 35 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      6%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      14%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      14%
    • Parties? What parties?
      66%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 20 responses
    • There is no big party at Carlow. Sorry.
      65%
    • Celebration of Life
      5%
    • CMU Carnival
      5%
    • Graduation
      5%
    • Halloween
      5%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • Party on the Green
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    40%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 35 responses
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