School Overview
Clarion University of Pennslyvania is one of 14 universities that belong to the Pennslyvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). As its name suggests, Clarion University is located in Clarion, PA, and has resided there since 1867. The school offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees as well as post master’s certificates.
The majority of Clarion’s students are female (65%) and are residents of Pennslyvania (96%). The remaining 4% come from across the United States and from 35 different countries. As of fall 2011, there were 5,895 undergraduates and 1,096 graduate students attending Clarion University.
In addition to its campus-based programs, the university offers students the opportunity to earn their degree online or via distance education. The university also maintains a satellite campus at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, and a regional college, Venango College, in Oil City. A student who wants to earn a Master of Library Science degree could attend classes in person, in Philadelphia, at the Free Library’s Main branch or its other locations.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (814) 393-2000 |
| Website: | www.clarion.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.clarion.edu/admissions/apply-to-clarion/index.html |
| Address: | 840 Wood Street, Clarion, PA 16214 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,700 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 52% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,085 (44% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $11,199 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $16,078 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 96% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,035 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | |
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Library Science | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 12 | 11 | 53 | 11 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Clarion University of Pennsylvania and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,199 |
| Out-of-state | $16,078 |
| Books and supplies | $1,240 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,179 |
| Out-of-state | $13,862 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 676 | 96% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 627 | 89% | $6,035 |
| Student loan aid | 539 | 76% | $8,662 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,833 | 72% | $6,404 |
| Federal student loans | 2,622 | 67% | $6,540 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Clarion University of Pennsylvania students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,640 | 858 | 1,782 | Percent admitted | 100% | 94% | 95% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 29% | 27% | 30% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Clarion University of Pennsylvania Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,700 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,773 |
| Graduate enrollment | 927 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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