Campus & Student Life at Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Home to about 3,587 undergraduates in 2020, Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a small, public university located in Clarion, Pennsylvania. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Clarion University of Pennsylvania offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Clarion University of Pennsylvania can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Clarion University of Pennsylvania Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Clarion University of Pennsylvania Disability Services.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania for the Military

While not a "service academy", Clarion University of Pennsylvania does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Clarion University of Pennsylvania Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Clarion University of Pennsylvania for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Clarion University of Pennsylvania offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Clarion University of Pennsylvania has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,587 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,889 (80.5%). Part-time attendance was 698 (19.5%).

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is Ranked #2,608 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Clarion University of Pennsylvania is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Clarion University of Pennsylvania #2608 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Clarion University of Pennsylvania by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Clarion University of Pennsylvania Diversity Guide.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania Competes in the NCAA

Clarion University of Pennsylvania has a total of 376 student athletes, 189 men and 187 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Clarion University of Pennsylvania Athletics