Clarion University Online

Highlights

• Approximately 90% of Clarion faculty hold terminal degrees in their field.
• Regionally accredited and holds 28 national accreditations, top-ranked among all schools in Pennsylvania's higher education system.
• The school's boasts more than 56,000 alumni in its global network.

Overview

Founded as a seminary in 1867, Clarion University hosts more than 100 academic programs through its Venango, PA campus and online. The university features a senate of 22 elected student officials, more than 130 student organizations, and a diverse enrollment hailing from 11 countries and 44 states. The school also manages its own movie theater near campus. Clarion recently expanded its online seven-week course options to more majors, giving distance learners even greater flexibility. In addition to institutional accreditation, Clarion holds specialized accreditation for its education programs, and has upheld ALA accreditation for its library science program since 1974.

Clarion University Tuition, Accreditation, and Admissions Info

Tuition

• Undergraduate, Pennsylvania Resident: $10,840 per year.
• Undergraduate, Non-resident: $15,586 per year.
• Undergraduate Online, Pennsylvania Resident: $9,805 per year.
• Undergraduate Online, Non-resident: $11,084 per year.

Accreditation and Approvals

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. In addition to this, Clarion University holds 28 national accreditations.

Admissions

Prerequisites and application requirements for admission to Clarion University of Pennsylvania vary by program. Clarion considers undergraduate applicants based on their high school transcripts, GPA, SAT/ACT scores, letters of recommendation, and personal essays.

Graduate applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Applicants must also submit official transcripts, a resume, and letters of recommendation. They may also be required to submit GMAT or GRE scores, depending on the program.

Applicants may transfer at least six completed college-level credits, provided they earned the credits at an accredited university, in good standing, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0

Other Statistics

• Student Population: 5,225
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 18:1
• Percentage Receiving Grant or Scholarship Aid: 95%
• Founded: 1867

School Profile

• Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
• Full-Time Freshman Retention Rate: 74%
• Required Standardized Test(s): SAT, ACT, GRE, and/or GMAT
• Public/Private: Public
• Graduation Rate: 50%
• Address: 909 E Wood St., Clarion, PA 16214
• Phone Number: (800) 672-7171
• Social Media: Facebook; Twitter; YouTube

Online Degrees Offered

Clarion University of Pennsylvania Online offers:

• Six associate degrees
• 11 bachelor's degrees
• 11 master's degrees
• One doctoral degree
• 16 certificates and special programs

Clarion University of Pennsylvania Rankings on TBS

• The Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania for 2018

Online Associate Degree Rankings

• The 20 Best Online Associate in Management Programs
• The 35 Best Online Associate in Early Childhood Education Degree Programs
• The 50 Best Online Criminal Justice Associate Degree Programs

Online Bachelor's Degree Rankings

• The 25 Best Online Bachelor's in English Degree Programs
• The 30 Best Online Bachelor's in Accounting Degree Programs
• The 4 Best Online Bachelor's in Real Estate Programs
• The 50 Best Online Bachelor's in Liberal Arts Programs
• The Best Online Radiology Programs

Online Master's Degree Ranking

• The 15 Best Online Master's in Media Communications Programs