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Cairn University-Langhorne
Cairn University-Langhorne admits nearly everyone — 88.2% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Cairn University-Langhorne is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Cairn University-Langhorne occupies suburban Langhorne, PA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $61,973 four years out. Faculty pay averages $74,472 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 775 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1050 and 1260 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Cairn University-Langhorne's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1050–1260 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Cairn University-Langhorne's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 580 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 560 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Cairn University-Langhorne received 505 applications and admitted 422 (83.6%), with 260 enrolling.
How Cairn University-Langhorne compares
| Cairn University-Langhorne | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 88.2% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,009 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,172 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Cairn University-Langhorne's median earnings are $44,172 — below the Pennsylvania benchmark of $62,101. Weigh that against the $34,009 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Cairn University-Langhorne lists tuition at $34,009 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Cairn University-Langhorne's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $34,009 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 775 undergraduates, Cairn University-Langhorne is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
59.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 40% don't — ask a Cairn University-Langhorne tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Cairn University-Langhorne
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,973 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $55,492 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $47,805 |
| Social Work | $45,729 |
| Psychology, General | $36,295 |
Median earnings for these 5 Cairn University-Langhorne programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $44,172 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 26 additional Cairn University-Langhorne programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Cairn University-Langhorne?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1050–1260 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 88.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Cairn University-Langhorne's acceptance rate?
83.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 422 admitted from 505 applicants.
How much does Cairn University-Langhorne cost?
At Cairn University-Langhorne, published tuition is $34,009 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Cairn University-Langhorne's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Cairn University-Langhorne graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,172 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design — 99.2% admitted
- University of Pittsburgh-Bradford — 88.5% admitted
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg — 95.2% admitted
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown — 94.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.