Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,745
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	99%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Clarion, Pennsylvania, Clarion U of Pa is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 99% indicates that Clarion U of Pa is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Clarion U of Pa boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,223

Cost of attendance at Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,102

Cost of attendance at Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Clarion University of Pennsylvania received on average $8,127 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,127

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	273	38%	$4,631	$1,264,236
Other Federal Grant	661	92%	$3,678	$2,430,906
State Grant/Scholarships	294	41%	$3,280	$964,289
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	557	78%	$4,016	$2,236,926
Total Grant & Scholarships	693	97%	$8,127	$5,632,121

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania students is 55.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.8%.

55.2%

asian 40.0% 2 students
African American 29.0% 29 students
white 59.6% 422 students
unknown 20.0% 2 students
hispanic 42.9% 15 students
Mixed Race 72.4% 21 students

Sport Conferences

Football Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Baseball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Clarion University of Pennsylvania provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Clarion University of Pennsylvania offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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