Division III · United East Conference
Cairn University · Rankings
Langhorne, PA · Suburb · Private · Master's university · the Highlanders · Website ↗
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Top-ten finishes
among Division III schools
13
Top 10% finishes
of 60 lists
#6
Best standing
Women head coaches · Division III
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Lists ranked on
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Standouts
Lists where Cairn University sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division III schools.
#6Women coaching women's teamsof 401 in Division III · #17 nationally83%#14Athletic aid per athlete, men's teamsof 399 in Division III · #660 nationally$0#15Athletic aid per athlete, women's teamsof 403 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#17Most athletic scholarship moneyof 399 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#18Most coaches per athleteof 403 in Division III · #32 nationally4.7#20Best for educationof 410 in Division III · #53 nationally16.2%#35Best for public administration & social workof 410 in Division III · #89 nationally4.7%#35Best for architectureof 410 in Division III · #170 nationally0.0%#36Highest-paid head coaches, men's teamsof 399 in Division III · #449 nationally$97,556#37Best for visual & performing artsof 410 in Division III · #54 nationally12.2%#38Best for agricultureof 410 in Division III · #187 nationally0.0%#40Highest-paid head coaches, women's teamsof 403 in Division III · #363 nationally$87,835
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $0 | #14 of 399 | #660 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $0 | #15 of 403 | #663 of 1,060 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $0 | #17 of 399 | #663 of 1,054 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $97,556 | #36 of 399 | #449 of 1,054 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $87,835 | #40 of 403 | #363 of 1,060 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $39,440 | #156 of 397 | #672 of 1,052 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $28,571 | #229 of 401 | #806 of 1,058 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $8,610 | #348 of 399 | #977 of 1,054 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $885,823 | #396 of 403 | #1,052 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $885,823 | #396 of 403 | #1,052 of 1,060 | |
| Spending per athlete | $4,279 | #399 of 403 | #1,055 of 1,060 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women coaching women's teams | 83% | #6 of 401 | #17 of 1,055 | |
| Most coaches per athlete | 4.7 | #18 of 403 | #32 of 1,060 | |
| Where the most students are athletes | 24.2% | #201 of 400 | #288 of 1,060 | |
| Most teams | 13 | #340 of 403 | #714 of 1,063 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 207 | #371 of 403 | #1,000 of 1,063 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best first-year retention | 84% | #108 of 420 | #288 of 1,085 | |
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 11:1 | #147 of 420 | #229 of 1,085 | |
| Highest test scores | 1,155 | #199 of 309 | #425 of 774 | |
| Best graduation rates | 64% | #204 of 420 | #438 of 1,085 | |
| Most selective | 84% | #277 of 417 | #664 of 1,049 | |
| Most applications | 505 | #411 of 417 | #1,040 of 1,049 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for education | 16.2% | #20 of 410 | #53 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 4.7% | #35 of 410 | #89 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #35 of 410 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 12.2% | #37 of 410 | #54 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #38 of 410 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 10.8% | #65 of 410 | #162 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 20.3% | #110 of 410 | #338 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 4.7% | #123 of 410 | #339 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 2.0% | #138 of 410 | #477 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #154 of 410 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 1.4% | #206 of 410 | #387 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 4.1% | #226 of 410 | #721 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 2.7% | #232 of 410 | #653 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 0.7% | #240 of 410 | #548 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 0.0% | #303 of 410 | #892 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 0.0% | #322 of 410 | #905 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 1.4% | #325 of 410 | #877 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 0.7% | #334 of 410 | #860 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 1.4% | #378 of 410 | #1,016 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest room and board | $12,234 | #113 of 411 | #423 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $48,107 | #124 of 412 | #481 of 1,064 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $48,107 | #289 of 412 | #584 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price | $27,603 | #291 of 419 | #842 of 1,081 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $12,234 | #299 of 411 | #641 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $24,409 | #378 of 413 | #980 of 1,072 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 43% | #379 of 412 | #958 of 1,064 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 855 | #40 of 420 | #59 of 1,085 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 42 | #74 of 421 | #125 of 1,086 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 48% | #99 of 421 | #201 of 1,086 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 36% | #169 of 420 | #381 of 1,085 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 2% | #173 of 420 | #455 of 1,085 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 8 mi | #180 of 421 | #526 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 4.9% | #189 of 414 | #620 of 1,079 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 52 | #219 of 416 | #575 of 1,073 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 60% | #247 of 420 | #680 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 52% | #295 of 421 | #834 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 855 | #381 of 421 | #1,027 of 1,086 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1998 | #364 of 417 | #933 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division III programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 400 peers | #389 of 400 | #390 of 400 | #335 of 400 | — | Women's Soccer lists |
| Baseball · 371 peers | #304 of 371 | #312 of 371 | #146 of 371 | — | Baseball lists |
| Men's Basketball · 400 peers | #380 of 400 | #374 of 400 | #198 of 400 | — | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 401 peers | #396 of 401 | #388 of 401 | #396 of 401 | — | Women's Basketball lists |
| Men's Cross Country · 217 peers | #159 of 217 | #151 of 217 | #113 of 217 | — | Men's Cross Country lists |
| Women's Cross Country · 221 peers | #161 of 221 | #146 of 221 | #130 of 221 | — | Women's Cross Country lists |
| Men's Lacrosse · 222 peers | #221 of 222 | #219 of 222 | #216 of 222 | — | Men's Lacrosse lists |
| Men's Soccer · 399 peers | #381 of 399 | #391 of 399 | #64 of 399 | — | Men's Soccer lists |
| Softball · 382 peers | #377 of 382 | #364 of 382 | #379 of 382 | — | Softball lists |
| Men's Tennis · 283 peers | #277 of 283 | #263 of 283 | #259 of 283 | — | Men's Tennis lists |
| Women's Tennis · 306 peers | #298 of 306 | #270 of 306 | #293 of 306 | — | Women's Tennis lists |
| Men's Volleyball · 124 peers | #119 of 124 | #118 of 124 | #103 of 124 | — | Men's Volleyball lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 400 peers | #369 of 400 | #367 of 400 | #226 of 400 | — | Women's Volleyball lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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