Cairn University-Langhorne

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,345

4% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$26,380

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.12%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

82.3%

509 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,116

74.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

61.2%

90 Graduates

About

Cairn University-Langhorne is a higher education institution located in Bucks County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Cairn University-Langhorne were General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees awarded), Biblical Studies (21 degrees), and Social Work (16 degrees).

In 2021, 295 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cairn University-Langhorne. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (216 degrees), 8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cairn University-Langhorne is $30,345, which is $7,161 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Cairn University-Langhorne is $30,345, which is $7,161 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,380.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending Cairn University-Langhorne received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,345

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Cairn University-Langhorne was $30,345. The cost of tuition at Cairn University-Langhorne is $7,161 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Cairn University-Langhorne (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,380

2021 Value

12.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Cairn University-Langhorne had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,380. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Cairn University-Langhorne grew by 12.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cairn University-Langhorne (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,814

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cairn University-Langhorne was of $10,814 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.86% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.89% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cairn University-Langhorne (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Cairn University-Langhorne received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 9.57% with respect to 2020, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cairn University-Langhorne (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.12%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Cairn University-Langhorne was 2.12%, which represents 5 out of the 236 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Cairn University-Langhorne received 509 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.57% annual growth. Out of those 509 applicants, 419 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,116 students enrolled at Cairn University-Langhorne in 2021.

Cairn University-Langhorne has an overall enrollment yield of 49.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

419

Accepted Out of 509

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Cairn University-Langhorne was 82.3% (419 admissions from 509 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 81.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.57%, while admissions declined by −4.56%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Cairn University-Langhorne (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Cairn University-Langhorne had a total enrollment of 1,116 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Cairn University-Langhorne is 830 students and the part-time enrollment is 286. This means that 74.4% of students enrolled at Cairn University-Langhorne are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cairn University-Langhorne, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.2% White, 10% Black or African American, 8.69% Two or More Races, 5.29% Asian, and 3.23% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Cairn University-Langhorne in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.8%), followed by White Male (30.5%) and Two or More Races Female (5.34%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by White Male (29.5%) and Black or African American Male (9.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cairn University-Langhorne in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,116 students. The full-time enrollment at Cairn University-Langhorne is 830 and the part-time enrollment is 286. This means that 74.4% of students enrolled at Cairn University-Langhorne are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cairn University-Langhorne (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Cairn University-Langhorne was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Cairn University-Langhorne had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Cairn University-Langhorne (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
739 enrolled students
Black or African American
112 enrolled students
Two or More Races
97 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cairn University-Langhorne is 66.2% White, 10% Black or African American, 8.69% Two or More Races, 5.29% Asian, and 3.23% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 25 students (2.24%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 63 more women than men received degrees from Cairn University-Langhorne. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cairn University-Langhorne is white (216 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Cairn University-Langhorne is General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees awarded), followed by Biblical Studies (21 degrees) and Social Work (16 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cairn University-Langhorne, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (53 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (6 degrees), and EDUCATION. (65 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cairn University-Langhorne are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,705,811 people), Secondary school teachers (422,950 people), Education administrators (298,877 people), Social workers, all other (257,244 people), and Special education teachers (190,293 people).

The most specialized majors at Cairn University-Langhorne in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (53 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (6 degrees), EDUCATION. (65 degrees), Psychology (35 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cairn University-Langhorne are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Cairn University-Langhorne are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (53 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (6 degrees), EDUCATION. (65 degrees), Psychology (35 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cairn University-Langhorne are Elementary & secondary schools (3,004,904 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (397,593 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (316,964 people), Individual & family services (260,576 people), and Outpatient care centers (222,159 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cairn University-Langhorne.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
21 degrees awarded
Social Work
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Cairn University-Langhorne was General Business Administration & Management with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Cairn University-Langhorne according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

116

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

179

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Cairn University-Langhorne, which is 0.648 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (179).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cairn University-Langhorne by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Cairn University-Langhorne in Biblical Studies, which is 2.3 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Cairn University-Langhorne in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.53 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% of students graduating from Cairn University-Langhorne completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Cairn University-Langhorne is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.22% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
216 degrees awarded
Black or African American
27 degrees awarded
Asian
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cairn University-Langhorne is white (216 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

1.36% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
128 degrees awarded
White Male
88 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cairn University-Langhorne is white female (128 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (88 degrees).

Operations

Cairn University-Langhorne has an endowment valued at nearly $15.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.78M (24.3%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Cairn University-Langhorne had a total salary expenditure of 22.2M. Cairn University-Langhorne employs 19 Professors, 13 Assistant professors and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at Cairn University-Langhorne are Male Professor (13), Male Associate professor (7), and Male Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cairn University-Langhorne are: Management, with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, and Service with 13 employees.

Endowment

$15.5M

2021 Endowment

43.7%

growth from 2020

Cairn University-Langhorne has an endowment valued at about $15.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Cairn University-Langhorne grew 43.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cairn University-Langhorne (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.96M

2021 Salaries

8.54%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Cairn University-Langhorne paid a median of $9.96M in salaries, which represents 44.8% of their overall expenditure ($22.2M) and a 8.54% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.8M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Cairn University-Langhorne paid a total of $2.8M to 42 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cairn University-Langhorne were Professor with 19 employees, Assistant professor with 13 employees, and Associate professor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cairn University-Langhorne were Management with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, and Service with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cairn University-Langhorne was Male Professor with 13 employees, Male Associate professor with 7 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cairn University-Langhorne.