Clarion University of Pennsylvania was founded in 1867 as the Carver Normal School. It was then known as the first normal school in Pennsylvania and was created to provide teacher education and training. The school was renamed Clarion State Normal School in 1887 and the first classes were held in 1888. In 1915, it became a four-year college, offering bachelor’s degrees for the first time. In 1926, the name changed again to Clarion State Teachers College. During this time, more than 1,000 students enrolled each year in its various programs. In 1951, Clarion State Teachers College became a university and changed its name to Clarion University of Pennsylvania. The campus expanded over the years with new buildings being constructed and more educational programs being offered. Today, Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a public university that offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs on its campus in western Pennsylvania. It is also home to several research centers focusing on topics such as health sciences and business analytics.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Clarion University of Pennsylvania. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Clarion University of Pennsylvania, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in Clarion, Pennsylvania. The school was founded in 1867 and currently has an enrollment of over 5,000 students. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees in the fields of business, education, fine arts, health sciences, science and technology. The admissions process at Clarion University is competitive; currently the acceptance rate is around 70%. In addition to academic performance, factors such as extracurricular activities, community service and letters of recommendation are taken into consideration during the admissions process. Prospective students must complete an online application and submit their official transcripts along with a non-refundable fee. Once accepted to the university, students must pay an enrollment deposit to secure their spot in the incoming class. Clarion University also offers several financial aid options for qualified applicants including grants and scholarships as well as student loans.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	less selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	68%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	N/A

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	N/A
Female applicants	N/A
Male applicants	N/A
Applicants accepted	N/A
Female applicants accepted	N/A
Male applicants accepted	N/A
Freshman enrollment	N/A
Female freshman enrollment	0
Male freshman enrollment	0
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	N/A
Average high school GPA	N/A
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
GPA breakdown	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	N/A
SAT Critical Reading average score	N/A
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Critical Reading score breakdown	N/A
SAT Math average score	N/A
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	N/A
SAT Math score breakdown	N/A
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	N/A
Average ACT Composite score	N/A
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT Composite score breakdown	N/A
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT English score breakdown	N/A
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
ACT Math score breakdown	N/A