Applying to Cairn

Acceptance RateSAT Median
83.96% 1,140
Cairn University-Langhorne's acceptance rate is 83.96% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 505 students applied and 424 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Cairn.
Cairn's acceptance rate places 49th out of 120 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,140 and the ACT score is 26 at Cairn. Cairn's SAT score ranks 48th out of 91 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Cairn, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit and recommendations is not required but considered. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Cairn University-Langhorne is 83.96% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 62.03%. 259 men and 246 women applied to Cairn and 215 men and 207 women students were accepted.
Among them, 127 men and 135 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Cairn.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Cairn
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants50525924600
Admitted42421520700
Enrolled26312713500
Acceptance Rate 83.96%83.01%84.15%--
Yield 62.03%59.07%65.22%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Cairn University-Langhorne 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 63 students (24% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 9 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Cairn.
The median SAT score is 1,140 with 580 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 610 and 25th percentile is 530 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 23 at Cairn.
The SAT and ACT scores at Cairn University-Langhorne are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,123, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Cairn
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total105011401260
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing520580650
SAT Math530560610
ACT Composite232627
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Cairn University-Langhorne 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Formal Demonstration of Competencies, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Cairn. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Cairn University-Langhorne.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Cairn Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesRequired
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Considered, if submitted
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Cairn University-Langhorne. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Cairn.
Admission Information for Applying to Cairn
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$25
Graduate Application Fees$25
Admission Informationwww.cairn.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.cairn.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master
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