Overview

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a Comprehensive institution located in Clarion, PA, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 314 Becht Hall
840 Wood Street
Clarion, PA  16214
United States

Contact Ms. Carrie Thompson
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: cthompson@clarion.edu
Phone: 814-393-2306
Fax: 814-393-2030

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Labor And Industrial Relations
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Physical Fitness Technician
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,624

Applied

1,611

Accepted

3,156

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,065

Females Applied

1,061

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

559

Males Applied

550

Males Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay Interview 2 recommendations
Other requirements:	TEAS exam for ASN program

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	527	480	580
SAT Math	513	470	560
ACT Composite	20	18	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,716

In-state

11,574

Out-of-state

7,716

In-district

Fees

3,457

Full-time student fees

13,228

Room & board

8,590

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

12,771

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,885

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

12,750

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,664

Avg. Loan Aid

3,776

Avg. Grant Aid

6,181

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

47.5%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,156

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.16%
Black or African American	8.01%
White or Caucasian	80.81%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	1.14%
Two or more races	1.76%
Other	4.5%

Gender

Male (30.74%)

Female (69.26%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	34%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Activities Day, Homecoming/Autumn Leaf Parade and Campusfest Concert

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
The National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association, Phi Eta Sigma freshman honor society, Allies, Black Student Union and Cru

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

208

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 164

Part-time - 44

Male - 83

Female - 125