Resources › For Students and Parents Clarion University Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More Share Flipboard Email Print For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove Allen Grove Facebook Twitter College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on September 18, 2017 Clarion University Admissions Overview: Clarion University, with an acceptance rate of 94%, is open to the vast majority of those who apply. Students are required to submit scores from the SAT or ACT--both are accepted equally. In addition to test scores and an application, prospective students should submit high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. A campus visit and interview are not required, but are strongly encouraged. Be sure to check out the school's website for more information, and to contact the admissions office with any questions. Admissions Data (2016): Clarion University Acceptance Rate: 94% Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile SAT Critical Reading: 420 / 520 SAT Math: 420 / 520 SAT Writing: - / - What these SAT numbers mean ACT Composite: 17 / 23 ACT English: 16 / 23 ACT Math: 16 / 23 What these ACT numbers mean Clarion University of Pennsylvania Description: Founded in 1867, Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a four-year, public university located in Clarion, Pennsylvania. The 128-acre campus supports about 7,000 students with a student / faculty ratio of 19 to 1 and an average class size of 26. Clarion offers more than 90 academic degree programs, including master’s, bachelor’s and associate programs. High-achieving students looking for additional academic challenges should take a look at Clarion’s Honors Program. Students are actively engaged outside of the classroom, for Clarion is home to over 150 student clubs and organizations including a long list of intramurals such as whiffleball, backgammon, and horseshoe pitching. The university also has plenty of fraternities and sororities for those who want to participate in the campus's Greek life. When it comes to intercollegiate athletics, Clarion has 15 athletic programs. Most sports compete in the NCAA Division II Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) while wrestling competes at the Division I level. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 5,224 (4,330 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 36% Male / 64% Female82% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $10,287 (in-state); $14,764 Books: $1,000 (why so much?) Room and Board: $11,146 Other Expenses: $3,596 Total Cost: $26,029 (in-state); $30,506 (out-of-state) Clarion University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 95%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 78%Loans: 78%Average Amount of AidGrants: $5,838Loans: $7,904 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Communication, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Liberal Arts, Nursing, Speech Pathology Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 74%Transfer-out Rate: 29%4-Year Graduation Rate: 36%6-Year Graduation Rate: 50% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Football, Wrestling, Swimming and Diving, Golf, Basketball, BaseballWomen's Sports: Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Softball, Basketball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Swimming and Diving Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Clarion University, You May Also Like These Schools: Westchester University of Pennsylvania Robert Morris University Lock Haven University Thiel College Temple University Gannon University Pennsylvania State University Kent State University Duquesne University Seton Hill University Westminster College - Pennsylvania Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "Clarion University Admissions." ThoughtCo, Jan. 29, 2020, thoughtco.com/clarion-university-admissions-787426. Grove, Allen. (2020, January 29). Clarion University Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/clarion-university-admissions-787426 Grove, Allen. "Clarion University Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/clarion-university-admissions-787426 (accessed March 28, 2023). copy citation