Description

An education at the Clarion University in the rolling hills of Clarion, Pennsylvania, will not only provide you with a quality undergraduate or graduate education, but also acquaint you with the vast number of opportunities in the college town. The campus is steps away from many city hotspots, including Main Street, which is lined with specialty shops and independent cafés and restaurants, allowing students to become active participants in the community.

College life is supported by the town as well as by the more than 130 student organizations offered at the university, ranging from academic clubs to Greek life to performance groups to special interest clubs.

Six general categories are considered for admissions, including:

  • Strength of curriculum
  • High school class rank
  • GPA
  • High school profile
  • SAT or ACT scores
  • Recommendations

Academics at the university include more than 90 programs, with 28 of them being nationally accredited, including associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in a broad range of fields like arts and humanities, education, business, and more.

Master’s programs include Mass Media Arts and Journalism, Education, Rehabilitative Sciences, and many more.

Study abroad programs are offered to let students gain global awareness and enhance their education.

On-campus housing is offered, but not required, as there are many nearby college affiliated or owned housing available.

Financial aid is available to eligible students through work-study programs, a wide variety of merit-based scholarships, and federal grants and loans.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Golden Eagles

Website

www.clarion.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$7,380

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,038

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

7,346

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
5,975
Freshman Class
1,449
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
7,346

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
81%
Graduate
19%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
96%
Part-Time
4%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
95%
Out-of-State
5%

Gender of Students

Women
59%
Men
41%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Caucasian
89%
Other
6%

Students State Origin

Pennsylvania
95%
New Jersey
1%
Other
4%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%