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Carlow University Reviews

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Casey from Pittsburgh, PA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Tips for prospective students

    Stay in contact with your admission counselor.
    Great for these types of students

    Nursing!

  • 1 out of 2 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate.

    Kelly from Pittsburgh, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am enjoying being here

    Its a place stuck between high school and college, like an advanced community college.
    After freshman year, a lot of people transfer. They usually go to Pitt. I transferred to Penn State though.
    Bang for the buck

    There's always something wrong with something. You would think that since it costs so much, they would be able to fix things.
    Tips for prospective students

    This school is as boring as they come. The instructors are great. They are so willing to help anyone who wants to help themselves. The girls are annoying, on purpose. They are also snooty. The dorms are an average size: not small as Penn State's, but not as big as CalU's.
    Great for these types of students

    Nursing
    Boring
    Students who want a really small campus (5 buildings, classroom wise).

  • 2 out of 4 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate.

    Tara

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    If you are a nursing major this is the place for you! If not, don't waste your money!
    Great for these types of students

    all of the above.

  • Elizabeth from Saxonburg, PA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    Carlow offers a great education with small class size. They offer classes in the afternoons and evenings to accommodate work schedules for graduate students. They also offer summer courses, so the duration of time it takes to complete your program is really up to you.
    Tips for prospective students

    Have an open mind. Be ready and willing to learn. Enjoy your time at the university, and utilize all that is available to you. You will only get as much out of the university as you are willing to put in.
    Academic Rigor

    I have not yet begun classes, so I do not yet have knowledge about academic rigor.
    Dorm Life

    I do not live on campus. I am a graduate student and have not yet begun classes at Carlow.
    Food and Dining

    Also do not have meal plan.
    What to do for fun

    The South Side is always a fun area to go to. It is only a short drive or bus ride away.
    Bang for the buck

    So far, so good.
    Greek Life

    none

  • Marsha from Turtle Creek, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Carlow is a good college. It has fairly small classes and the instructors are rather understanding. The location is nice too!
    Tips for prospective students

    If you work hard on all of your homework and study for tests, then you are guaranteed to get a decent end of semester grade!
    Academic Rigor

    Classes at Carlow are demanding - as is any University. It is a rewarding experience to know that if you do the work, you'll see it in your grades.
    Food and Dining

    The food is decent although not many allergy friendly options (aside from fruit and salad).
    Bang for the buck

    It's not horrible, but I would highly recommend getting your Associates degree at a community college first, then transfer to Carlow. Or try to get as many scholarships as possible.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for students who are serious - not party type - people. Especially good for the Adult student. If you don't care about your classes or don't care to try, then this is not the University for you.
    Campus Safety

    Very good. There are always real cops walking and driving through the campus. There are always cops to talk to! And they are really cool people!

  • Kaitlyn from Pittsburgh, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    carlow is a small welcoming community. everyone knows your name and genuinely cares about your well being. carlow university has something to offer everyone.
    Tips for prospective students

    take charge of your education. by this i mean get to know your advisor and figure out what you want out of college early on. if that is study abroad then visit the center for global learning. if you want to be involved on campus then visit the director of student activities. you will pay a lot of money for your education, get what you can out of it.
    Academic Rigor

    phenomenal professors.
    Dorm Life

    not the best dorms but i was very happy living on campus.
    Food and Dining

    excellent food.
    What to do for fun

    it's pittsburgh! what isn't there to do? pittsburgh if a very fun place to live. carlow students get free admissions to phipps conservatory and the carnegie museums. the shopping is amazing at south side works, the waterfront, monroeville mall, and downtown and more.
    Bang for the buck

    definitely worth the money!
    Great for these types of students

    nursing
    biology
    serious about your education
    student involvement
    Clubs and Activities

    on a small campus it is very easy to be involved!
    Campus Safety

    very safe! never had any problems

  • Colin from Marietta, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    i feel as though i'm at home here. the people i've met through this program are not just my colleagues, but my friends. i learn just as much from the relationships i've created with my peers as i have from my professors.
    Tips for prospective students

    there are a lot of hills, so be prepared for that, and sometimes it's a little difficult to find parking.
    Academic Rigor

    all if my professors so far have been deeply interested in making sure that i reach my potential.
    Dorm Life

    i live off-campus, so i wouldn't be able to speak to this.
    Food and Dining

    the dining hall isn't the best college food i've ever had, but they certainly do their best be accommodating for people with food allergies, so i think that's a good thing.

  • Anonymous

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    On a scale of 1-10, I rate Carlow as a 10. The private catholic school is very clean, has a small campus, and it feels like home. The campus is in the city, but when you are on campus, it feels like you are away from the city.
    Tips for prospective students

    If the student likes the city life this is a great place to attend. The school is known for their small class sizes, and one-on-one attention. You are not a number at this school.
    Academic Rigor

    I am unable to rate the academic rigor since I am attending this summer. Carlow has the best nursing programs in Pittsburgh. I was told that any hospital in Pittsburgh will most likely take a Carlow nurse over Pitt or Duquesne. The school is known to be an all girls school. This is because of their nursing program. Carlow has an autopsy program in which Cyril Wrect performed cases in their lab. Since Pitt, Duquesne, and Point Park are around Carlow in Oakland, if you are a Carlow student and wished to take 1 class at one of these schools, you have that option for free. Carlow is also a liberal arts school.
    Dorm Life

    I don't know much about dorm life since I will be attending this summer, but the dorms and bathrooms are very clean. The bathrooms are public, but they are very wide open, and the showers have a changing area which is nice. Each student takes a personality test to match with their room mate, or the student can choose thier room mate. The thing about dorm life at Carlow most students will not find any where else is that students do not have to live on campus their first year. There are computer labs available at all times in the residence hall, and to do laundry is very inexpensive. The residence hall is very safe, there is a security office right as you walk in, and you must have your card to get to every part of the building.
    Food and Dining

    On the Carlow college visit, I had a chanc to eat in the dining hall. The food was great, and there was much variety. It does not taste like the high school lunches.
    What to do for fun

    The question is, what isn't there to do? Although there is no partying on campus, who says you can't have fun with your friends at Pitt, Duquesne, or Point Park? There is always something going on in Oakland, and to ride the bus around the city is cheap.
    Great for these types of students

    one-on-one attention, students who love the city.

  • Gena from Apollo, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Am learning a lot

    The professors are all knowledgable and take pride in their jobs. They help the students who ask, and care about their success.
    Am enjoying being here

    Although it seems like the elevator is always breaking, this campus is wonderful. It is a small campus, and flowers bloom around every corner. Everyone is friendly and the whole campus has a peaceful feeling. The Campus Activities Board always has activities lined up for students.
    Bang for the buck

    With relatively large dorm rooms this place is comfortable. Some art students are even allowed to attend the Art Institute their junior year. The Campus Activities Board always keeps events lined up and if that's not enough for you, the college is located in Pittsburgh, so there's tons of stuff to do off campus as well including free admission to Phipps Conservatory and the Carnegie Museums of Art and History.
    Tips for prospective students

    Keep in touch with your advisor, join a campus clubs such as CAB or theatre, and be prepared do some typing.
    Great for these types of students

    Prospective Nurses, Teachers, and Artists, this place is for you!

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