Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion University of Pennsylvania is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in Clarion town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,225 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 875 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 648 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 74%). Every year 50% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Clarion University of Pennsylvania's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,492, and fees were $3,398. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,238 and $4,398 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students5,225 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate74% |
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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
60 miles away |
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
61 miles away |
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University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
62 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1948 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1983 - Current |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/1999 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1986 - Current |
Admission
95%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 920 to 1120 |
| ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $312/credit | |
| In State Students | $312/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $468/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $500/credit | |
| In State Students | $500/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $750/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $14,040 | $14,040 | $21,060 |
| ADN | 70 | $21,840 | $21,840 | $32,760 |
| BSN | 125 | $39,000 | $39,000 | $58,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $37,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Clarion University of Pennsylvania's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $4,197 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $614 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 51% | $3,061 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $2,761 |
| Federal Student Loans | 76% | $5,813 |
| Private Loans | 17% | $12,045 |
$18,409
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,799 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,292 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$19,148 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,504 |
| Over $110,000$23,009 |
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Student Population
4,321
Undergrads
904
Graduates
3,478
Women
1,747
Men
71%
Full-time
29%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
83% |
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Black/African American |
7% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
