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Clarion University of Pennsylvania
- 840 Wood St
- Clarion, PA 16214
- OPEID College Code: 00331800
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- General Phone: (814) 393-2000
- President: Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald
- Website: www.clarion.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 6,795
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.clarion.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,688 | 2,299 | 3,987 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,154 (68%) | 1,750 (76%) | 2,904 (73%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 572 (50%) | 833 (48%) | 1,405 (48%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,248 | 89% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 520 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | 390 | 510 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 83% | 33% | 49% | 16% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,495 | $3,378 | $3,061 | $2,332 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| Number in Default | 89 | 80 | 68 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,410 | 2,228 | 1,802 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,865 | $6,616 | $6,447 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,132 | $11,719 | $11,418 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,280 | $6,010 | $5,604 |
| Other Expenses | $2,975 | $3,288 | $2,956 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,995 | $7,520 | $7,520 |
| Other Expenses | $2,988 | $3,315 | $3,184 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,400 | $3,315 | $2,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,970 | $16,764 | $15,857 |
| Out of State | $22,237 | $21,867 | $20,828 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,698 | $18,301 | $18,001 |
| Out of State | $23,965 | $23,404 | $22,972 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,115 | $9,866 | $9,697 |
| Out of State | $15,382 | $14,969 | $14,668 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,795 Undergraduate: 5,873 Graduate: 922
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,552 Female: 4,243
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,324 Female: 3,549
- Graduate Gender Male: 228 Female: 694
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,349 Part-Time: 1,446
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,143 Part-Time: 730
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 206 Part-Time: 716
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 66 | 1% |
| American Indian | 13 | 0.2% |
| Black | 328 | 5% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 0.9% |
| White | 6,245 | 92% |
| Unknown | 24 | 0.4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 114 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,200 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,807 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,112 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 550 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 308 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 239 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 312 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 152 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 769 | 635 | 134 |
| Faculty Status | 355 | 272 | 83 |
| Tenured Faculty | 192 | 192 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 106 | - | 106 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 333 | 255 | 78 |
| Primarily Instruction | 320 | 242 | 78 |
| Primarily Public Service | 13 | 13 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 34 | 33 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 155 | 133 | 22 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 247 | 214 | 33 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 118 | 107 | 11 |
| Skilled Crafts | 34 | 34 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 66 | 48 | 18 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,242 (242) | $79,713 (134) | $71,936 (108) |
| Professor | $93,683 (93) | $94,382 (62) | $92,283 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $73,928 (63) | $74,626 (33) | $73,160 (30) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,505 (73) | $63,343 (34) | $59,903 (39) |
| Instructor | $45,449 (13) | $42,712 (5) | $47,160 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,242 (242) | $79,713 (134) | $71,936 (108) |
| Professor | $93,683 (93) | $94,382 (62) | $92,283 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $73,928 (63) | $74,626 (33) | $73,160 (30) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,505 (73) | $63,343 (34) | $59,903 (39) |
| Instructor | $45,449 (13) | $42,712 (5) | $47,160 (8) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $617,516 | $344,926 | $272,590 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 375 | 209 | 166 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 346 | 209 | 137 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 48 | - | 48 |
| Football | 105 | 105 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Soccer | 25 | - | 25 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 54 | 27 | 27 |
| Tennis | 11 | - | 11 |
| Volleyball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Wrestling | 25 | 25 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $67,115 | $50,576 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $32,623 | $24,872 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 34 | 21 | 13 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 44% |
| Female | 54% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 27% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | 44% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 51% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 24% |
| 5 Years | 46% |
| 6 Years | 49% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 15 | 16 |
| Liquor Related | 38 | 90 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 12 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 15 | 50 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 | 14 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 | 10 |
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