Carlow University
Former names | Mount Mercy College (1929–1969) Carlow College (1969–2004) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Ad Superna, non Superba (Latin) |
Motto in English | "To the Eternal, not the Perishable" |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | September 24, 1929 |
| Founder | Sisters of Mercy |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Sisters of Mercy) |
Academic affiliations | Conference for Mercy Higher Education ACCU MSA CIC |
| President | Kathy Humphrey |
| Provost | Sibdas Ghosh |
| Students | 2,419 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 1,358 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 1,061 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , Pennsylvania , United States 40°26′23″N 79°57′51″W / 40.4397°N 79.9641°W |
| Campus | Urban, 14 acres (5.7 ha) |
| Chaplain | Mark Thomas |
| Colors | Purple & Gold |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA – AMCC USCAA – Independent |
| Mascot | Celtics |
| Website | www.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.