Cairn University-Langhorne Acceptance Rate
Langhorne, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 505
- Admitted
- 422
- Yield
- 61.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 505 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Cairn University-Langhorne's acceptance rate has fallen from 97.8% in 2014–15 to 83.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 318 to 505 (+59%) over that period.
Its 83.6% rate makes Cairn University-Langhorne more selective than about 35% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 45%.
Cairn University-Langhorne has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 61.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 318 | 311 | 97.8% | 159 |
| 2015–16 | 390 | 385 | 98.7% | 161 |
| 2016–17 | 338 | 331 | 97.9% | 147 |
| 2017–18 | 346 | 341 | 98.6% | 154 |
| 2018–19 | 539 | 410 | 76.1% | 186 |
| 2019–20 | 569 | 471 | 82.8% | 234 |
| 2020–21 | 539 | 439 | 81.4% | 215 |
| 2021–22 | 509 | 419 | 82.3% | 209 |
| 2022–23 | 468 | 379 | 81% | 202 |
| 2023–24 | 505 | 422 | 83.6% | 260 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 246 | 207 | 84.1% |
| Men | 259 | 215 | 83% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–650 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 530–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–27 | 3% |
How Cairn University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Cairn University-Langhorne's acceptance rate?
Cairn University-Langhorne's acceptance rate is 83.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (422 admitted of 505 applicants).
Is Cairn University-Langhorne test optional?
Cairn University-Langhorne is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Cairn University-Langhorne?
Cairn University-Langhorne received 505 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 422.
What SAT score do you need for Cairn University-Langhorne?
Admitted students at Cairn University-Langhorne typically scored 520–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Cairn University-Langhorne getting harder to get into?
Cairn University-Langhorne has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 97.8% in 2014–15 to 83.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.cairn.edu/.