Cairn University-Langhorne Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Cairn University-Langhorne is a private research university in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 775 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 88.17% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,172 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $34,009
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,642 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 88.17% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 775 93.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 59.68%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 29.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 14.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 36.1%
- Average SAT Score: 1110
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,816
- Applicants (IPEDS): 505
- Room & Board: $12,753 annual estimate
Cairn University-Langhorne: what the data shows
Common questions about Cairn University-Langhorne, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cairn University-Langhorne?
Cairn University-Langhorne is located in Langhorne, PA (ZIP 19047-2990).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Cairn University-Langhorne public or private?
Cairn University-Langhorne is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Cairn University-Langhorne cost?
Published tuition: $34,009.
Average net price after aid: $27,642.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,029 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,867 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,050 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,309 |
| $110,001+ | $33,129 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $136,036.
How hard is it to get into Cairn University-Langhorne?
Admission rate: 88.17%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1110.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Cairn University-Langhorne?
Total enrollment: 775 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,816 students.
Graduate enrollment: 241 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cairn University-Langhorne?
150%-time completion rate: 59.68%.
First-year retention: 76.6%.
What do graduates of Cairn University-Langhorne earn?
Median earnings: $37,077 six years after entry; $44,172 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,926.
32.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cairn University-Langhorne known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (44 completions)
- Bible/Biblical Studies (27 completions)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other (16 completions)
- Psychology, General (16 completions)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (14 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (10 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (10 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (9 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (8 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cairn University-Langhorne a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 88.17%; completion rate 59.68%; median earnings $44,172 at 10 years; net price $27,642. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$34,009
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cairn University-Langhorne was $34,009.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,642
2024 Value
In 2024 Cairn University-Langhorne had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,642.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$110,568 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,642 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$136,036 4-Year Tuition
$12,753 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$48,062 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$192,248 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cairn University-Langhorne.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Cairn University-Langhorne was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Cairn University-Langhorne in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $22,455 | $22,455 | $18,276 |
| 2014 | $23,245 | $23,245 | $18,186 |
| 2015 | $23,920 | $23,920 | $17,975 |
| 2016 | $25,246 | $25,246 | $19,150 |
| 2017 | $26,493 | $26,493 | $18,776 |
| 2018 | $27,279 | $27,279 | $19,413 |
| 2019 | $28,918 | $28,918 | $21,859 |
| 2020 | $29,853 | $29,853 | $25,765 |
| 2021 | $31,020 | $31,020 | $25,661 |
| 2022 | $31,965 | $31,965 | $25,930 |
| 2023 | $32,625 | $32,625 | $29,577 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88.17% Acceptance Rate
505 Total Applicants
422 Students Admitted
260 First-Time Students Enrolled
61.61% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1110
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Cairn University-Langhorne reported total enrollment of about 775 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (66.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.6%), and Black or African American (7.2%). About 32.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 29.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cairn University-Langhorne in 2024 is 775 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,816 students. Graduate enrollment is about 241 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 66.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
33.87% 100% Completion Time
59.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.87% of students graduating from Cairn University-Langhorne completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 66% male / 34% female
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 56% male / 44% female
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Cairn University-Langhorne.
Return on Investment
$26,926 Median Student Debt
$44,172 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
60.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
299.50% Return on Investment
6.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cairn University-Langhorne.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 45 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 44 completions
2. Bible/Biblical Studies: 27 completions
3. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other: 16 completions
4. Psychology, General: 16 completions
5. Applied Behavior Analysis: 14 completions
6. Elementary Education and Teaching: 10 completions
7. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 10 completions
8. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 9 completions
9. Organizational Leadership: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Cairn University-Langhorne.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cairn University-Langhorne graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cairn University-Langhorne from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 36.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,206
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,370
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cairn University-Langhorne is a private non-profit institution located in Langhorne, PA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Bible/Biblical Studies, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. Enrollment is approximately 775 students. Student body composition includes White (66.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.6%), Black or African American (7.2%). The admission rate is 88.17%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1110. The 150%-time completion rate is 59.68%. Approximately 32.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 29.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Langhorne, PA 19047-2990
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Cairn University-Langhorne provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cairn University-Langhorne located?
Cairn University-Langhorne is located in Langhorne, PA.
What is Cairn University-Langhorne's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Cairn University-Langhorne is 88.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 505 applicants and 422 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Cairn University-Langhorne cost?
Reported tuition is $34,009 and average net price is $27,642 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,753 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cairn University-Langhorne?
Cairn University-Langhorne reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,816 students, White (66.6%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cairn University-Langhorne?
About 29.6% of students at Cairn University-Langhorne are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Cairn University-Langhorne?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Cairn University-Langhorne reports midpoint SAT about 1110.
What do graduates of Cairn University-Langhorne earn?
Median earnings are $37,077 six years after entry and $44,172 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cairn University-Langhorne?
The 150%-time completion rate is 59.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cairn University-Langhorne students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,926.
Is Cairn University-Langhorne public or private?
Cairn University-Langhorne is a private nonprofit institution located in Langhorne, PA.
Is Cairn University-Langhorne an HBCU?
No. Cairn University-Langhorne is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cairn University-Langhorne a tribal college?
No. Cairn University-Langhorne is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.