Cairn University-Langhorne (Cairn)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Langhorne, PA that costs an average of $31,280 a year after financial aid, admits 88% of applicants and graduates 54% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$31,280
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
54%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,435

Private nonprofitLarge suburb775 undergraduates

Cost of Cairn

Total cost of attendance (per year)$49,297
Tuition and fees, in-state$35,069
Housing and food (on campus)$13,423
Books and supplies$1,300
Average net price after aid$31,280

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$28,406
$30,001–48,000$28,668
$48,001–75,000$26,273
$75,001–110,000$30,802
$110,001+$37,138

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Cairn's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate88%
Average SAT1,110
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)540–590
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)460–570
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate54%
First-year retention77%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$44,031
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$49,435
Rank in Pennsylvania (earnings)104th of 113 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,994
Typical monthly loan payment$295 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants41%
Students with federal loans49%

Majors and programs at Cairn

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (32)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations32$54,329—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas29$43,314$26,808
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods23$40,938—
Social Work20$38,457—
Bible/Biblical Studies33$37,065$27,505
Accounting and Related Services13——
Biology6——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Science10——
Criminal Justice and Corrections10——
Design and Applied Arts9——
English Language and Literature4——
Finance and Financial Management Services3——
Fine and Studio Arts6——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs9——
History6——
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2——
Marketing13——
Mathematics3——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies7——
Music15——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries13——
Political Science and Government3——
Psychology32—$27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions———
Religion/Religious Studies———
Religious Music and Worship———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness10——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language3——
Theological and Ministerial Studies3——

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies7——
Business Administration, Management and Operations2——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies6——
Religion/Religious Studies———

Master's degree programs (14)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology34$59,143$26,833
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions25$37,611—
Accounting and Related Services———
Bible/Biblical Studies7——
Business Administration, Management and Operations68——
Educational Administration and Supervision14——
International Business———
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries———
Religion/Religious Studies7——
Religious Music and Worship5——
Special Education and Teaching14——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods33——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———
Theological and Ministerial Studies7——

Graduate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology3——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language5——

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About Cairn

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationLanghorne, PA
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates775
Student-to-faculty ratio11 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitecairn.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Cairn's acceptance rate?

Cairn University-Langhorne admits 88% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,110 on the SAT.

How much does Cairn cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $49,297 a year (tuition and fees: $35,069). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $31,280 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $28,406.

How much do Cairn graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $49,435 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 104th of 113 similar colleges in Pennsylvania. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($54,329 a year after graduation).

What is Cairn's graduation rate?

54% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.