
Carlow University's Regular Decision acceptance rate for the most recent application year (2023) stands at 87.1%, with 1,326 applicants and 1,155 accepted. This marks a slight decline from 92.7% in 2022 and 92.0% in 2021, indicating a potential tightening of admission criteria. Historically, the acceptance rates have fluctuated significantly, peaking at 94.4% for the Class of 2024 and dropping to as low as 80.7% for the Class of 2015. Overall, the trend shows variability, with a general increase in competitiveness in recent years.