Cairn University-Langhorne
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. a private nonprofit school with 775 students.
About This School
Cairn University-Langhorne is a private nonprofit institution located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania with approximately 775 undergraduate students enrolled. Cairn University-Langhorne has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,642 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $38,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 65% graduation rate is below average for a private nonprofit, and median earnings of $38,700 a decade out are modest — especially weighed against an average net price of nearly $30,000 per year. That said, debt at graduation is relatively low at $17,063, and the 84% freshman retention rate suggests students who do enroll tend to feel they belong. This is worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit, faith-integrated community and have a clear career plan that doesn't rely heavily on salary potential, but look closely at outcomes in your specific program before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Cairn University-Langhorne graduates earn most above the national rate in Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries ($47,805 vs $42,915 nationally), and most below it in Psychology, General ($36,295 vs $50,706).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 19 | $61,973 | $68,257 | −$6,284 |
| Psychology, General | 16 | $36,295 | $50,706 | −$14,411 |
| Social Work | 13 | $45,729 | $51,790 | −$6,061 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | 8 | $47,805 | $42,915 | +$4,890 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (775 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Cairn University-Langhorne?
Cairn University-Langhorne has an acceptance rate of 88%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Cairn University-Langhorne hard to get into?
Not especially. Cairn University-Langhorne has an acceptance rate of 88%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Cairn University-Langhorne cost?
The average net price at Cairn University-Langhorne is about $27,642 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Cairn University-Langhorne?
Cairn University-Langhorne has a graduation rate of 60%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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