Clarion University of Pennsylvania

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. Merrilyn Dunlap
Senior Associate Director
Email: mdunlap@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
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science
Business Administration And Management
Business/managerial Economics
Finance
International Business/trade/commerce
Labor And Industrial Relations
Marketing/marketing Management
Real Estate
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education
Special Education Related
Special Education&-early Childhood
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Production Technologies Related
Industrial Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services Related
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences
Medical Radiologic Technology
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions Related
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy
Speech-language Pathology
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
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
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences Related
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,373

Applied

2,233

Accepted

3,942

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,614

Females Applied

1,542

Females Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

759

Males Applied

691

Males Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.4

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:	NLN Test 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	526
SAT Math	515
ACT Composite	21

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,716

In-state

11,574

Out-of-state

Fees

3,459

Full-time student fees

12,670

Room & board

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

10,864

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,137

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,085

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,893

Avg. Loan Aid

2,291

Avg. Grant Aid

5,834

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

50.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

7%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,942

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

7%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.68%
Black or African American	7.17%
White or Caucasian	83.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	0.92%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	2.36%
Other	3.1%

Gender

Male (32.7%)

Female (67.3%)

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	35%

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	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving	No	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

Faculty

278

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 207

Part-time - 71

Male - 127

Female - 151

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