SAT and ACT scores

Carlow University SAT and ACT scores

Pittsburgh, PA · private college · 1,344 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%960–1168Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing500–59825th to 75th percentile
SAT Math460–57025th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1080Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT55–80From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate87%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Carlow University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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What SAT score do you need for Carlow University?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Carlow University scored 960 to 1168, with an average of 1080. A score at or above 1060 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

Does Carlow University require the SAT or ACT?

Carlow University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Carlow University accept the CLT?

Carlow University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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