Carlow University: what international applicants need

What are Carlow University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Carlow University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on December 1, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Carlow University's acceptance rate?

86.9% for students who started in fall 2024: Carlow University admitted 1,099 of its 1,264 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Carlow University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Carlow University requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Carlow University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 460–570 in Math and 500–598 in Reading and Writing (26% of them sent SAT scores).

• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Carlow University's application fee for international students?

Carlow University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Carlow University accept?

Carlow University lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Carlow University accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Carlow University accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Carlow University require?

Carlow University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Carlow University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Carlow University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Carlow University have?

13 of Carlow University's 1,355 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Carlow University cost for international students?

Carlow University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $35,874, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,808. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $54,064 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source