Founded in 1913, Cairn University-Langhorne. is a Private college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 740 full time undergraduate students, and 298 full time graduate students.
The Cairn University-Langhorne Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 40 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Cairn University-Langhorne include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
97%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
25
SAT Range
893-1160
ACT Range
20-24
Admissions at PBU are considered Less Selective, with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 43 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
40% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 18% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Cairn University-Langhorne.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
33%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
67%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
67%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
100%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
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“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
100%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
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“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
67%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
0%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
33%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
67%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
67%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
100%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
0%
“They keep regular office hours”
100%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
38 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
25 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
38 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
37 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
37 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 57 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
36 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
36 Students rated local services 4.5 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
37 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.
Cairn University-Langhorne REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Cairn University-Langhorne?
6 Students rated Cairn University-Langhorne
Rylie
When I visited Cairn University I knew the same day I wanted to attend there for my college years. I applied right there, received my acceptance letter, and stayed overnight the second time I visited. I am so excited to start there as I have met some of the professors, the students, seen the housing, and experienced the chapel and student life. Everything I’ve seen at Cairn has either met or exceeded my expectations of what I’m looking for in college.
Cairn
Cairn is overall a good school - if you commute. The student life staff is absolutely horrible for resident students. They care more about the money incoming from your housing than they care about your needs. Students have no opportunity to learn to cook, as there are no kitchens available in most dorms (just two disgusting, never-cleaned microwaves). There are 2 open hall nights a year (for 2 hours each), and they are relentlessly patrolled by student life staff. Rooms are searched randomly and residents are publicly scolded for trivial things, such as boosting their beds on risers or bringing their own chairs into their rooms. The worst part of living on campus - there is no way off. The off campus living age is 22 for students who don’t live close enough to commute, and the student life staff will do whatever it takes - even jeopardizing students’ health and monetary states - to keep the income from resident students. RAs are treated horribly, Title IX from women are disregarded, and bed bugs ravage the upper campus dorms. My final piece of advice - if you can’t commute, Cairn is not the school for you.
Julia
Wonderful, God-centered school. Professors care deeply for your whole being, not just your academic education. My roommate (she's one of my best friends!) had an experience recently in which she went to her lesson, her teacher noticed something "off" about her, and asked about classes. She told him, and he asked about how much sleep she's gotten, how her spiritual life is, and about her family struggles. He saw her exhaustion and told her, "go rest. We can reschedule this lesson". She was so grateful, and this only helped solidify her understanding that the professors here care for her entire being. School is important, but they are here to teach the entire person.
Jessica
Cairn is a school for those who like smaller, intimate settings for their education. Class sizes are small, the professors are understanding and invested in your future, and the majority (if not all) of students and faculty share the same commitment to faith. These three aspects combined make Cairn a healthy and positive education environment.
Hannah
I love Cairn University because it is exactly what I need. The size of the school is big enough that you can meet new people but small enough that your friend group is well rounded and from all areas of the university. I have friends who are athletes, music majors, business majors, in the social works club, etc. Conversation happens in and out of the classroom, often initiated by the student body, which attempts to address important social issues individually and as a whole. The classes teach me to think critically, not only about what I believe, but about the new ideas that are thrown into discussion by staff and students. I have relationships with all of my professors, and can approach them without hesitation about academic or personal problems. I love Cairn and would recommend it to incoming students.
Rebecca
My overall opinion of Cairn is positive. I have experienced a lot growth while living on campus and taking classes at Cairn. The professors are well-equipped and devoted to the student body as a whole but also on an individual level. I have met some of my best friends at Cairn and appreciate the community that is fostered on campus. With that said, in my opinion the best thing about Cairn University is its professors and learning structure.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Cairn University-Langhorne is 97%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
The best advice I would give myself would be to explore scholarship options. As a senior in high school I always thought that I couldn’t get a scholarship because my parents made too much money. If I could go back I would make myself go into the financial aid office or on the internet because there are several scholarship opportunities that aren’t based entirely off of household income. Other advice that I would give myself is to go into the councilors’ office and talk to them about what classes are required because I spent my first year in college taking classes that weren’t necessary and could have easily fallen really behind on coursework.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing about my is school is when sometimes we spend much time trying to figure who's view is right about God, when we should be coming together and buliding a kingdom, instead of tearing it apart. We should allowed our differences to seperate us as Christians but put them together and see a bigger picture.
The best thing about my school is the dual-degree program. At any other school it would take me 2 years to gain an MBA after gaining a bachelors in business administration. At Philadelphia Biblical University I am essentially gaining a masters in Business Administration within one year.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
For me, the most frustrating thing about my school is the present lack of mentorship for the men in the Pastoral Ministries program. I think that it would be extremely beneficial to have the male pastoral professors really invest in the male students from freshmen year until graduation to mentor and teach the students as we grow and make our way through the school. As a pastoral student, I envy other schools that really emphasize the importance of having a strong male mentor. It is so important, especially at this age and especially for men pursuing the ministry.
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
There is an amazing philospohy of interconnectedness at this school. Math is no longer just math because there is a history of math and a science behind how it happened. And there are implications that go along with that.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
When mentioning my school I brag about the dual-degree program that I am apart of in which one could gain their bachelor and masters degree in 5 years.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Cairn University-Langhorne receive some sort of financial aid.
43% were awarded federal grants.92%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
