Clarion University of PA

Clarion University of PA is one of the leading colleges in Pennsylvania with the acceptance rate of 93%. Deadlines for application are Regular - August 1 . For more information, call 800-672-7171 or send email at admissions@clarion.edu.

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 2,071
    • Average HS GPA: 3.15
    • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • GPA Breakdown

    • 17% 3.75 - 3.99
    • 19% 3.50 - 3.74
    • 16% 3.25 - 3.49
    • 14% 3.00 - 3.24
    • 25% 2.50 - 2.99
    • 9% 2.00 - 2.49
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    420 - 510
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    420 - 520
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    17 - 22
  • Deadlines

    Regular
    August 1

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Molecular Biology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business/Managerial Economics.
    Finance, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Labor and Industrial Relations.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    Real Estate.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Information Science/Studies.
    EDUCATION.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Reading Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
    Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    French Language and Literature.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other.
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
    Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
    Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other.
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
    Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
    LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
    Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    LIBRARY SCIENCE.
    Library and Information Science.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Applied Mathematics, General.
    Mathematics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Biological and Physical Sciences.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Physical Sciences.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    Social Psychology.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Economics, General.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Social Sciences, Other.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Music Management and Merchandising.
    Music, General.
  • Degrees

    • Associate
    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate
  • Prominent Alumni

    W. Stephen Smith
    Voice Faculty, The Juilliard School
    Greg Hurst
    News Anchor, KHOU
    Robert Jones
    Chair of Cardiology, Duke U.
    Jack McNutt
    Former President, Murphy Oil
    Kenneth Starr
    President of Baylor University, Former U.S. Solicitor General
    David Smith
    Cardiologist, Little Rock, AR
    "Willie" Jess Robertson
    Duck Dynasty

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Mar 30
  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • State Aid
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $5554
    Required Fees
    $1826
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $900
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $2000
    Transportation for Commuters
    $750
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $6390
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    • Need-Based United Negro College Fund
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Yes
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    No
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 74/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    5199
    Foreign Countries Represented
    35
  • Demographics

    • Asian 6.68%
    • African-American 87.67%
    • Hispanic 1.78%
    • Caucasian 0%
    • Male 37%
    • Female 63%
    • Аre out of state 10

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    35%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 72/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Village
    Fire safety rating
    N/A
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    150
    Number of Honor Societies
    17
    Number of Social Sororities
    8
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division II
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (7)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Diving
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Swimming
    • Wrestling
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Diving
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
  • Student Services

    Day Care
    Health
    Minority Support Groups: www.clarion.edu
    Army ROTC Offered
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60
  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    40

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Coop
    • Internship
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 2 hours
      Campus Tours
      • N/A
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      varies