About Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Founded in 1867, Clarion University of Pennsylvania. is a Public college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 4,330 full time undergraduate students, and 894 full time graduate students.

The Clarion University of Pennsylvania Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 204 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Clarion University of Pennsylvania include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate94%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range840-1040
ACT Range17-23

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,22% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 32 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

60% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 25% were in the top quarter, and 8% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

3%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
17%
“We save it for the classroom”
23%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
27%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
5%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
63%
“We bought the gear”
32%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
3%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
3%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
30%
“They”re always available”
10%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
77%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
27%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
47%
“We only party on weekends”
20%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
3%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
3%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
17%
“We save it for the classroom”
23%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
3%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
27%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
5%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
63%
“We bought the gear”
32%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
63%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
3%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
3%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
30%
“They”re always available”
10%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
77%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
27%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
47%
“We only party on weekends”
20%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
3%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    73 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    58 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    78 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    76 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    76 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    76 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    79 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    76 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Clarion University of Pennsylvania?

30 Students rated Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Nicole - 04/25/2024

I am enrolled in Clarion University's online program and I enjoy it. As a returning student who works full-time, it is convenient for me. I love it! The online program provides me with the flexibility that I need to balance work, home and school life.

Rylee - 08/20/2022

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a small campus, which makes it easy to get around to all of your classes in a timely manner. All the faculty seem very kind, approachable, and willing to help with whatever you need. All of there facilities are very clean and easy to find and navigate.

Amber - 06/02/2022

While it is a small school and community, the school sets you up to succeed. In order to succeed you need to take advantage of the resources provided to you. The extracurricular and academics are average. The food is decent for a college campus. I would recommend if you are looking for a small school close to home.

Madison - 05/19/2021

Overall, I feel very safe and secure on campus. The professors I have had so far want to help us students become successful and succeed in the classes. The campus is set up and managed well. There are plenty of opportunities for students to become involved with activities around campus.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Clarion University of Pennsylvania?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Clarion University of Pennsylvania is 94%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior about what I know about college life and making the transition I would give myself so much useful advice. First I would tell myself to start applying for scholarships as soon as possible because there are so many out there for college freshmen. I would also tell myself to be open to new people and start the year off right by finding a group of friends that surround you with positive experiences and encouraging words. Getting involved is another important thing to remember. Having a resume with many different experiences as well as memberships to organizations shows employers that you are very involved. Overall I would tell myself to give everyone a chance and just enjoy the college life by interacting with people you know will only push you in a positive direction.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I condisder the worst thing about clarion to be working with the campus. i feel that the campus authorities such as administration, financial aid, and o tehrs are sometimes hard to get ahold of and dont recieve the proper help you need.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Clarion University is a small friendly place that needs to have more avaliable options of things to do on the weekends, but that is well rounded and accepting to everyone.

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish i had known to goto class more in my first semester, i would not have done as much damage to my GPA, to which i am suffering for now.

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Any person should attend this school. Clarion University is b oth friendly and diverse when it comes to the students and faculty that are here. most all persons are socialbe and it is very easy to feel at home in an environment like clarion.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The only person that wouldn't be happy at this school is somebody looking for a very large or non state affiliated school. Also to be happy here you need to be accepting of the cold and snowy winters!

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I tell them about how hands-on the program I'm in is. I mention that the professors in my major have had practical experience outside of teaching that they can pass on to students. Also, we have excellent equipment in the communications department--and other departments like the science department for that matter. I like to tell my friends of our extensive library. I like to mention the community that students can find if they seek it.

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  9. Describe the students at your school.

    I don't know most of my classmates, because I haven't been assigned any group work to date. As I get closer to student teaching, I will spend more time with the same group of people and get to know them.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    From what I am told and from what I have read, Clarion University is known for Education. Clarion has turned out many teachers and continues to do so. The history of this college is strong in education and continues to this day. When I decided to pursue a career in education, this college was suggested to me as one of the best. Even though I was accepted to others, which were also closer to home, I choose this school due to the great references on education.

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  11. What's unique about your campus?

    The best about my school is the atmoshpere. It is very welcoming and friendly. Whenever I am having an off day I can usually look around and take in the view of the mountains and people walking around with a care free attitude and it helps me feel more at ease. Even during finals week when there seems to be a more tense and studious atmoshpere I still feel incorporated and bonded with the rest of the students because we are all going through the same emotions involved with taking final exams.

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I feel that my school is a smaller university and caters to a more personal and close experience with professors. If you're looking for a place where you're noticed and awknowledged as an individual, Clarion is for you. Everybody knows or has seen almost everyone and it's a tight knit family community. It's easy to make friends. There's not a lot to do surrounding campus, but always events and activities from school organizations on campus. Other larger schools don't offer a community environment like Clarion.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I believe the most frustrating thing about my school is the current construstion happening throughout the campus. Yes, its benefiting the school by expanding though trying to learn with construction noises outside the classroom is difficult and annoying to the students and proffessors.

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Student Body

Students

64%

female

36%

male

4,330

Total Undergrad Enrollment

894

Total Grad Students

9%

Out-Of-State

91%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

135

Student Organizations

8

Fraternities

8

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

22%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
7%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
84%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

95% of students attending Clarion University of Pennsylvania receive some sort of financial aid. 46% were awarded federal grants. While 76% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$15,070

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$11,146

Room and Board

27,216

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$15,088
$30 - $48K
$15,509
$48 - $75K
$18,343
$75 - $110K
$21,677
$110K & UP
$22,688

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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