Clarion University of Pennsylvania
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Clarion University of Pennsylvania
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a small public university located on a rural campus in Clarion, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,156, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The university offers 52 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,716, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,574.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresRecommended
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankConsidered (not required)
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile17-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile940-1130
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
4k
Students enrolled
63%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
81%
Unknown
4%
Black
7%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
%
Socio-economic diversity
38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
2,471
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.63% online, 37% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
51% On-campus
49% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates92% online
Associate64% online
Bachelor's23% online
Graduate Certificate65% online
Master's77% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Graduate | $9,288 | $10,026 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,240 |
| On-campus room and board | $12,930 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,400 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $12,930 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,400 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,810 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $25,286 | $29,144 |
| Off-campus without family | $25,286 | $29,144 |
| Off-campus with family | $13,766 | $17,624 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
92%
State Grant Aid
41%
Institution Grant Aid
78%
Pell Grant
38%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debtafter graduation
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming Diving
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|
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