Clarion University Of Pennsylvania

Clarion University of Pennsylvania was established in 1867 as a public university. It is one of the 14 universities under the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The rural campus sits on 100 acres of land. More than 6,000 students enroll at the Clarion University of Pennsylvania every year. The university offers associates, bachelors and masters degrees to its students. Distance education and international programs are also available at this university. Students can chose from over 90 different areas of study.

Apart from its main campus in Clarion, Pennsylvania, the university also has under 2 campuses in:

• Pittsburgh
• Oil City (Venango Campus)

Clarion University of Pennsylvania has an interesting student life. There are over 130 student clubs and organizations including academic, athletic, Greek, political, intramural, service, multicultural and special interest groups.

The sports teams of Clarion University of Pennsylvania are called the Golden Eagles. They participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, swimming & diving, soccer, softball, track & field, volleyball, wrestling and tennis.

Clarion University Of Pennsylvania Highlights

Where Clarion University Of Pennsylvania stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in media and liberal arts.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of students.
• Numerous part-time students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Clarion University Students

The student enrollment at Clarion University was 6,795 in 2007 (5,903 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 93% are full-time and 7% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Clarion University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Clarion University provides on-campus housing for 1,378 of its 5,903 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Clarion University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Clarion University is in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for major sports.

Clarion University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 98 male students received the aid (men were 55% of those receiving aid) and 81 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 45% of students receiving such aid) .

Clarion University Admissions (2007)

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