About Us
We invite you to walk a different path…
A path that will challenge you, inspire you, and prepare you for life and work. One that is centered on Jesus Christ and the Word of God, one that will give you a broad perspective on the world that is engaging and purposeful, one that will change your life and point you in a direction that will make a difference in this world and the lives of those around you. We know these are important days. The need for men and women of character, who are biblically minded, well-educated, and professionally competent is great. We believe that a Cairn education prepares graduates to meet that need.
We believe this is a way worth traveling.
What is a cairn?
Cairns are piles of stones used as a memorial or a trailmarker; they bear witness and point the way. This is who we are. This is what we do.
Our History
Cairn University enjoys a heritage that spans over one hundred years.
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Our President
Prior to his appointment as President of Cairn University in 2008, Dr. Todd J. Williams served as Senior Vice President and Provost for the University.
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News and Media
News, podcasts, events, and more.
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Events Calendar
See our full calendar of concerts, conferences, student life activities, and other events.
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Schedule a Visit
The best way to learn more about Cairn University is to see it for yourself!
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Offices & Resources
Directory of Cairn University departments and resources.
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Employment at Cairn
Interested in a career with Cairn University? View a listing of positions currently available.
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Cairn at a glance
Student/Faculty Ratio
Total Students
of students receive financial aid
By the Numbers
Enrollment*
- Total Students: 1,677
Includes on-campus, online, domestic and international partnerships, and dual-enrollment students - Traditional Undergraduate Enrollment: 728
- Online Undergraduate Enrollment: 52
- Degree Completion Program Enrollment: 10
- Total Undergraduate Enrollment: 1485
- Graduate Enrollment: 192
Diversity*
- Countries represented: 40
- States represented: 47
- Ethnic minority and
international students:
33% (Undergrad) / 40% (Grad) - Male/Female Ratio:49%male : 51% female (Undergrad)45% male : 55% female (Grad)
Instructors*
- Total Full Time Faculty: 46
- Percentage full-time faculty with terminal degrees: 60%
- Average class size:
15 (Freshmen) / 14 (Undergrad) / 7 (Grad) - Student/Faculty Ratio:
11:1 (Undergrad) / 7:1 (Grad)
First-Time Full-Time Freshmen*
- Average high school GPA: 3.5
- Average ACT score: 25
- Average SAT score: 1115 (Combined; Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section, Math Section)
- Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 590
- Math: 567
- (test optional as of March 20, 2020)
New Students*
- 35% Public High School
- 38% Christian High School
- 15% Homeschool
- 12% Other
Fast Facts
- Established: 1913
- President: Todd J. Williams, PhD
- Color: Crimson
- Athletics:
- NCAA III
- Colonial States Athletics Conf.
- Continental Volleyball Conf.
- 13 Teams
- Mascot: Highlander
- School song: “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
- School verse: Lamentations 3:23
- Location: Bucks County, PA
*Spring 2024 Enrollment
