Clarion University of Pennsylvania Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Can I get into Clarion University of Pennsylvania? The school has a 95% acceptance rate. Last year, 2,603 out of 2,726 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 very easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 61 percent. Clarion University of Pennsylvania typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 34% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 500 |
| SAT Math 25th | 500 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1000 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 620 |
| SAT Math 75th | 570 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1190 |
| Estimated Average SAT | 1100 |
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 60 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1000 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 900. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1100 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 88 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.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1190 and Above | Good | >97% |
| 1095 to 1190 | Avg + | 95%-97% |
| 1000 to 1095 | Avg - | 92%-95% |
| 905 to 1000 | Reach | 87%-92% |
| Less than 905 | Low | <87% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 16 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 23 |
| ACT Math 75th | 23 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 23 |
| Estimated Average ACT | 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 23 and above have very competitive chances. 17 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 23 and Above | Good | >97% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg + | 95%-97% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg - | 93%-95% |
| 16 to 18 | Reach | 89%-93% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <89% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
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. 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 95% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
High School Class Rank
| 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% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,767 | 959 | 2,726 |
| Accepted | 1,699 | 904 | 2,603 |
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 94% | 95% |
| Enrolled | 551 | 324 | 875 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 32% | 36% | 34% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 45 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2019.
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.
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jul 13 | Jul 23 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Clarion University of Pennsylvania and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| 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
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211644 IPEDS survey data for Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
