Carlow University

Carlow University
Former names
Mount Mercy College (1929–1969)
Carlow College (1969–2004)
MottoAd Superna, non Superba (Latin)
Motto in English
"To the Eternal, not the Perishable"
TypePrivate university
EstablishedSeptember 24, 1929 (1929-09-24)
FounderSisters of Mercy
Religious affiliation
Catholic (Sisters of Mercy)
Academic affiliations
Conference for Mercy Higher Education
ACCU
MSA
CIC
PresidentKathy Humphrey
ProvostSibdas Ghosh
Students2,419 (fall 2024)
Undergraduates1,358 (fall 2024)
Postgraduates1,061 (fall 2024)
Location,
Pennsylvania
,
United States

40°26′23″N 79°57′51″W / 40.4397°N 79.9641°W / 40.4397; -79.9641
CampusUrban, 14 acres (5.7 ha)
ChaplainMark Thomas
ColorsPurple & Gold
   
Sporting affiliations
NCAAAMCC
USCAA – Independent
MascotCeltics
Websitewww.carlow.edu

Carlow University is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, it enrolled over 2,400 students as of fall 2024. The university's athletic teams are known as the Celtics, reflecting its Irish heritage.