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Cairn University-Langhorne

Langhorne, PA · Suburb · 775 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$27,642
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
62%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$44,172
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
88%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, Cairn University is a private Christian institution best known for its intentional integration of a biblical worldview into all areas of study and campus life. The university features highly regarded programs in business, education, counseling, and music, with a distinctive academic requirement that every undergraduate student completes a robust core curriculum in Bible and theology, often leading to a double major. On campus, students enjoy a close-knit, faith-centered community enriched by daily chapel, service initiatives, and NCAA Division III athletics. This unique combination of professional preparation and spiritual formation makes Cairn a compelling choice for students looking to align their future careers with their Christian faith.

Location
Langhorne, PA, 19047-2990 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
27 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$34,009
Housing & food (on campus)$12,753
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$53,050
Average net price$27,642
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$34,009
Housing & food (on campus)$12,753
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$53,050
Average net price$27,642
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: cairn.edu
How it’s made up · 2027-28
Cairn University-Langhorne’s own figures for 2027-28, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$34,334
Fees$675
Housing$7,709
Food$6,532
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$1,600
Transportation$1,000
Total of the above$53,050
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$24,029
$30–48k
$23,867
$48–75k
$26,050
$75–110k
$26,309
$110k+
$33,129
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
62%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
34%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
24%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
56% graduated · 28% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,077
10 yrs after entry$44,172
Debt
Median at graduation$26,926
Monthly payment$285
Middle 50% owe$7.1k–$28.8k
90th percentile$35,250
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1110
R 540–590 · M 460–570
SAT middle 50%: 1000–1160
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 51%Women 49%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
32%
First-gen
30%
Family income
$49,950
Independent
19%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic
3%
Black
7%
Asian
5%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
8%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,077
After 10 yrs
$44,172
Business Administration, Management and Operations19
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas17
Bible/Biblical Studies16
Psychology, General16
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
Social Work13
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries8
Criminal Justice and Corrections7
Computer Science6
Accounting and Related Services6
Music5
Marketing5
Biology, General4
Fine and Studio Arts4
History4
English Language and Literature, General3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$14M
Full-time faculty
36%
Faculty salary
$6,206/mo
Teaching spend
$6,370
per student
Federal loans
53%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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