Accreditation & Disclosures
Institutional Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
(1967)
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
267.284.5000
www.msche.org
The MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Approved Degrees
Associate of Arts (AA) – 2017
Bachelor of Science in Bible (BS in Bible) – 1958
Bachelor of Music (BMus) – 1967
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) – 1974
Bachelor of Science in Education (BSEd) – 1987
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) – 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA) – 2012
Bachelor of Science in Youth and Family Ministry (BS in Youth and Family Ministry) – 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS) – 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – 2019
Master of Science in Education (MSEd) – 1992
Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Administration (MS in Educational Leadership and Administration) – 1999
Master of Divinity (MDiv) – 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – 2010
Master of Arts (MA) – 2013
Master of Science in Counseling (MS in Counseling) – 2013
Master of Theology (ThM) – 2013
Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (MS in Nonprofit Leadership) – 2015
Master of Science in Special Education (MS in Special Education) – 2017
Master of Science in Organizational Development (MS in Organizational Development) – 2020
Note: Dates listed reflect initial approval.
Programmatic Accreditation
Association for Biblical Higher Education
(1950)
5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Suite 130
Orlando, FL 32822
407.207.0808
www.abhe.org
The Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation accredits the following programs: AA in Bible Studies, BS in Bible/Bible Ministries, BS in Bible/Biblical Studies, BS in Bible/Camping Ministries, BS in Bible/Christian Studies, BS in Bible/Church Ministries Interdisciplinary, BS in Bible/Pastoral Ministries, BS in Intercultural Studies, BS in Youth and Family Ministries, Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Divinity, Master of Theology.
ABHE is recognized by the US Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Annual Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Report
Association of Christian Schools International
(1981)
731 Chapel Hill Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
800.367.5391
Council on Social Work Education
(1974)†
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
703.683.8080
www.cswe.org
CSWE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
†BSW Program Assessment
National Association of Schools of Music
(1979)
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190
703.437.0700
nasm.asrts-accredit.org
NASM is recognized by the US Secretary of Education.
Additional Approvals
Additional ApprovalsCairn University participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
Student Consumer Information
Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information
Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information
General Institutional Information:
- Privacy of Student Records−Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
- Student Diversity
- Price of Attendance:
- Net Price Calculator
- Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid
- Out-of-State Student Complaint Procedure
- Grievance Procedure and PDE Website
- Textbook Information
- Educational Program
- Instructional Facilities
- Faculty
- Transfer of Credit Policy
- Articulation Agreements
- Accreditation, Approval, and Licensure of Institution and Programs
- Copyright Infringement Disclosure and File Sharing
- Student Activities
- Career and Job Placement Services
Student Financial Assistance:
- Assistance Available From Federal, State, Local, and Institutional Programs
- Student Loan Information:
- Institutional Code of Conduct for Education Loans
- Preferred Lender Lists & Preferred Lender Arrangements:
Cairn University does have a preferred lender list. Students wishing to secure a private loan can visit elmselect.com for more information.
Health and Safety:
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
- Vaccination Policies
- Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics and Crime Log
- Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics and Fire Log (On-Campus Housing Facilities)
Student Outcomes:
- Graduation Rates By Gender (Cohort Year 2016)
- Graduation Rates By Ethnicity (Cohort Year 2016)
- 6-year Graduation Rates By Federal Pell/Grant subsidized Stafford Loan Recipients (Cohort Year 2016)
- Retention Rates for Fall 2022 Cohort
- Transfer-out Rates (Student Right-to-Know Act): 21%
- Graduation Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid (Student Right-to-Know Act): Cairn has no students receiving athletically related student aid.
- Transfer-out Rates for Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid (Student Right-to-Know Act): Cairn has no students receiving athletically related student aid.
- Job Placement for Graduates: For students graduating with a baccalaureate between August 2020 and May 2021: 89% were employed, 4% were not employed by choice (typically b/c enrolled as FT grad student or married female w/young children), and 7% were seeking employment (as of May 2023).
- Placement outcomes can be accessed in the Traditional Baccalaureate Alumni Survey.
- Time to Employment for Graduates: For employed students graduating with a baccalaureate between August 2020 and May 2021:
- 42% were employed before they graduated,
- 84% were employed within six months after graduation,
- 100% were employed within a year after graduation.
- Graduate Education Placement: For students graduating with a baccalaureate degree from Cairn between August 2020 and May 2021:
- 11% received a Master’s degree along with their baccalaureate
- 18% were currently enrolling in a graduate program (as of May 2023).
Cairn students are Biblically minded, Well-Educated, Professionally competent
- Student Ministry
- 100% involved in ministry during the time at Cairn
- Graduate Ministry: For students graduating with a baccalaureate between August 2021 and May 2022:
- 56% are currently participating in a Christian ministry (either vocationally or voluntarily)
- 56% volunteer in a ministry
- 11% work in full-time Christian ministry
- 45% maintain a professional goal of full-time ministry
- Graduate Internships, Student Teaching, and Placement: For students graduating with a baccalaureate degree from Cairn between August 2021 and May 2022: more than three quarters of Cairn’s traditional undergraduate programs require completion of an internship, field placement, or student teaching assignment.
- Graduate Employment Related to Major: For students graduating with a baccalaureate degree from Cairn between August 2021 and May 2022:
- 38% of employed graduates found employment directly related to their major
- 42% found employment that was indirectly related to their major.
- Teacher Preparation Program Report
Room and Board Deposit Award Terms and Conditions
The Room and Board Deposit Award is a one-time discount awarded to a single eligible student selected at random. The award is a $500 discount applied to the selected student’s room and board fee; it is not a cash award.
To be eligible, the student must be an applied and admitted student to Cairn University. The student must also be registered as a residential student planning to live on-campus beginning in the Fall 2024 academic term. To be eligible, the student must submit a deposit payment (if the payment has not been otherwise waived by the university) and officially accept the offer of admission through the Reply to Offer of Admission form by July 31, 2024. The student must also enter the promo code “Cairn500” in the promo-code field on the Reply to Offer of Admission form.
SMS and Email Opt-in Acknowledgment
By submitting contact information through a form or selecting ‘Yes’ when prompted with an SMS opt-in, you agree to receive communication from Cairn University including program offerings and information or events we think you may find interesting.
Release and authorization for use of photographs
By attending this event, you consent to being photographed.
Thank you for allowing us to photograph you. Cairn University regularly photographs activities happening on and off its campus as part of its records, and often might put photographs on its website and in print or use them to highlight the research or work of its affiliates. Please take a moment to read the note below, which is a standard release we use to protect all parties’ rights.
I hereby grant Cairn University (hereinafter referred to as the “University”), the right and permission, in connection with the photographs(s), that were taken of me, the following rights:
to use my photographic image, in any form or application, and the rights to use and reuse, reproduce, distribute, display, and create derivative works from, said photographs, in whole or in part, modified, or altered, either by themselves or in conjunction with other photographs, and in any form of distribution including use of said images to be used for commercial purposes, and for any purposes, whatsoever, including, without limitation, all promotion, fundraising and advertising uses, and other trade purposes; and the right to use my name to credit my role as the subject of the photograph, if the University so desires.
I hereby forever release and discharge the University from any and all claims, actions and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of said photographs and my name, including, without limitation, any and all claims for copyright infringement, invasion of privacy and libel. This release shall inure to the benefit of the assigns, licensees and legal representatives of the University. I hereby irrevocably waive any moral rights I may have in connection with the University’s use of any of these photographs.
By attending this event, I acknowledge the above and certify that:
- If you are a parent/guardian: I am over the age of eighteen years and I have read the foregoing and fully and completely understand the contents. I also represent any children or minors I am with.
- If you are a minor: I am with a parent/guardian and I have read the foregoing and fully and completely understand the contents.
- I acknowledge that I will not receive any royalty, fee, or other type of cash payment for the use and/or uses of the photograph that Cairn University may make of any of the photographs.
Campus Safety Report
This report includes statistics for occurrences of reportable crimes that took place during the 2018 calendar year. The following items are also included in the document:
- Sexual Harassment/Assault and Rape Policy
- Drug-Free Workplace Policy
- Dangers of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Federal Trafficking Penalties for Controlled Substances
- University Disciplinary Sanctions for Violations
- Annual Fire Safety Report
Upon request, a paper copy is also available from the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Administration’s Office, The Office of Safety and Security, or the Office of Human Resources. Related material can be found on the Campus Security Data website of the U.S. Department of Education. Click on “Get data for one institution/campus” and enter “Cairn University.”
Athletic Program Participation
| VARSITY TEAMS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball30 | ||
| Basketball1814 | ||
| Golf8 | ||
| Soccer3020 | ||
| Softball 16 | ||
| Tennis 7 | ||
| Track and Field; Cross-Country139 | ||
| Volleyball1011 | ||
| Total Participants10977 | ||
| Unduplicated Participant Count (Number of individuals who participated on at least one varsity team)10572 | ||
Related material, including financial support data, can be found on the Athletics Data website of the U.S. Department of Education. Click on “Get data for one institution/campus” and enter “Cairn University.”
