Clarion University of PennsylvaniaAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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840 Wood Street Clarion, PA 16214
(800) 672-7171
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 3 4
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 3 4
History 1
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required for some Not reported
SAT Only Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used if submitted
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now, ACT: No policy as of now
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Admissions Office
Address
840 Wood Street
Clarion
PA
16214
Phone
(800) 672-7171
Fax
(814) 393-2030
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$40
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 recommended for all freshmen
Other
NLN Test for ASN program recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
First Generation to Attend College X
Relation with Alumnus X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Essay X
Interview X
Recommendations X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Academic GPA X
Class Rank X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
94% of 2,373 applicants were admitted
Women
96% of 1,614 applicants were admitted
Men
91% of 759 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
726 (33%) of 2,233 admitted students enrolled
Women
503 (33%) of 1,542 admitted students enrolled
Men
223 (32%) of 691 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
3.75 and Above
20%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
20%
2.00 - 2.49
8%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 515 average
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
10%
Score of 500 - 600
52%
Score of 400 - 500
31%
Score of 300 - 400
6%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 526 average
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
15%
Score of 500 - 600
52%
Score of 400 - 500
29%
Score of 300 - 400
3%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
21 average
Score of 30 - 36
3%
Score of 24 - 29
10%
Score of 18 - 23
71%
Score of 12 - 17
16%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 10%
Top quarter: 32%
Top half: 69%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
1%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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