Clarion University of Pennsylvania Admission Requirements

Q: Does Clarion University of Pennsylvania prefer SAT or ACT?

91% of students submit their SAT scores to Clarion University of Pennsylvania. 14% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into Clarion University of Pennsylvania?

94% of those who apply are granted admission to Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for Clarion University of Pennsylvania?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 950 and 1130. 91% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for Clarion University of Pennsylvania?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 22. 14% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Clarion, Pennsylvania

Chances of getting into Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Acceptance Rate

94.1%

Admission Difficulty for Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

How hard is it to get into Clarion University of Pennsylvania and can I get accepted? The school has a 94% acceptance rate ranking it #124 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,233 out of 2,373 applicants were admitted making Clarion University of Pennsylvania an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 66 percent. Clarion University of Pennsylvania typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 33% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

950-1130

Applicants Submitting SAT

91%

SAT Scores for Clarion University of Pennsylvania
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	480
SAT Math 25th	470
SAT Composite 25th	950

SAT Scores for Clarion University of Pennsylvania
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	570
SAT Math 75th	560
SAT Composite 75th	1130
Average SAT Score	1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Clarion University of Pennsylvania?

Clarion University of Pennsylvania typically requires applicants to be in the top 69 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 950 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 860. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1040 out of 1600. The school ranks #76 in Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 91 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Clarion University of Pennsylvania admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1130 and Above	Good	>96%
1040 to 1130	Avg +	94%-96%
950 to 1040	Avg -	90%-94%
860 to 950	Reach	84%-90%
Less than 860	Low	<84%

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Clarion University of Pennsylvania ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

18-22

Applicants Submitting ACT

14%

ACT Scores for Clarion University of Pennsylvania
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	16
ACT Math 25th	17
ACT Composite 25th	18

ACT Scores for Clarion University of Pennsylvania
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	22
ACT Math 75th	23
ACT Composite 75th	22
Average ACT Score	20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Clarion University of Pennsylvania?

Admission data indicates that Clarion University of Pennsylvania regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #72 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score. 14 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Clarion University of Pennsylvania admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
22 and Above	Good	>96%
20 to 22	Avg +	94%-96%
18 to 20	Avg -	90%-94%
16 to 18	Reach	84%-90%
Less than 16	Low	<84%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.21

Typical High School Grades

You will need about average high school grades to get into Clarion University of Pennsylvania. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Clarion University of Pennsylvania was 3.21 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #75 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.21 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Clarion University of Pennsylvania accepts 94% of all applicants.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted Clarion University of Pennsylvania students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
3.75+	17%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	20%	Good
3.25 to 3.50	16%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.25	13%	Avg -
2.75 to 3.00	22%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.75	10%	Reach
2.25 to 2.50	2%	Reach
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Low

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

High School Class Rank for admitted Clarion University of Pennsylvania students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	9%
Top 25% of class	25%
Top 50% of class	50%
Bottom 50% of class	50%
Bottom 25% of class	36%

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

Clarion University of Pennsylvania admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,614	759	2,373
Accepted	1,542	691	2,233
Acceptance Rate	96%	91%	94%
Enrolled	503	223	726
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	33%	32%	33%

Fall 2020 Application Deadline

Applications are Due

Aug 1, 2020

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 64 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2020.

Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Clarion University of Pennsylvania before the Aug 1 application deadline.

SAT Test Date	Scores Available
Jun 6	Jul 15

ACT Test Date	Scores Available
Jun 13	Jun 23
Jul 18	Jul 28

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Clarion University of Pennsylvania and what considerations affect admission decisions?

Clarion University of Pennsylvania Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Recommended
Recommendations	Required
Demonstration of Competencies	Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Clarion University of Pennsylvania
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211644 IPEDS survey data for Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Clarion University of Pennsylvania prefer SAT or ACT?

91% of students submit their SAT scores to Clarion University of Pennsylvania. 14% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Clarion University of Pennsylvania?

94% of those who apply are granted admission to Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Clarion University of Pennsylvania?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 950 and 1130. 91% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Clarion University of Pennsylvania?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 22. 14% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.