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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Langhorne, PA

Cairn University-Langhorne

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Annual Tuition

$32,625

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

83.6%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

60.7%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$44,172

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Cairn University-Langhorne is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Langhorne, PA. With a competitive tuition profile of $32,625, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 60.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing520 – 650
20025th–75th percentile800
Math530 – 610
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite23 – 27
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

83.6%

Transfer-Out Rate20.6%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$130,500

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

9.2 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$14,172

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$11,220

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$152,940

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Cairn University-Langhorne is $26,926.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
50.1%
49.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
61.1%
Unknown
10.0%
Two or more
7.9%
Black
7.8%
International
6.1%
Asian
3.7%
Hispanic
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$32,625

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$24,409
$30k - $48k$26,083
$48k - $75k$29,663
$75k+$29,409

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$26,926
Pell Grant Recipients30.2%
Using Federal Loans79.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment60.9%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$3,495
Avg. Pell Grant$4,696
Avg. State/Local Grant$3,753
Avg. Institutional Grant$19,546
Students Receiving Grants96.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

83.7%

Success

60.7%

In-State Cost

$32,625

Age 25+ Students

5.4%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Medium

Working at 6yr

233 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Langhorne (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Langhorne (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.