PennWest Clarion
- 4 Year
- CLARION, PA
CollegeGrad School
PennWest Clarion
- grade C+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- CLARION, PA
- Rating 3.58 out of 5 1,019 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Valuegrade B minus
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade A
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade C+
- Safetygrade B minus
About
- Branch of
- PennWest University
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
From PennWest Clarion
Now is the time to get an education – reimagined. At a place steeped in tradition, but focused on your future.
At PennWest Clarion, you’ll not only get a top-level education, but have access to services, opportunities and experiences that will help you accomplish your dreams and make you a well-rounded person at the same time.
PennWest Clarion has always been a great value, and that practice continues with faculty and staff who truly care about student success and now have the combined resources of three great campuses behind them. We’re changing education and you’ll only benefit from it.
PennWest Clarion. Built on tradition. Built for your future.
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PennWest Clarion Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
94%
SAT Range
940-1130
ACT Range
17-23
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$19,526 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,932 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
69%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 58 responses67%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 67 responses67%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 67 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Nursing177 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities156 Graduates
- Business76 Graduates
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling47 Graduates
- Speech Language Pathology45 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration44 Graduates
- Accounting38 Graduates
- Communications33 Graduates
- Information Science30 Graduates
- Mental and Social Health Services30 Graduates
Master of Science in Library Science
Our Library Science department is committed to educating students to work in the growing digital information environment with programs that are ranked first and second in the nation. Through the faculty's diverse professional backgrounds and research expertise, they will prepare you for a range of emerging careers in libraries and all types of information agencies.
Online
Online Programs Offered
24
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
7
Online Associates Programs
7
Online Bachelor's Programs
10
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,889 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
698
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
12%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
64%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 80 responsesPoll
59%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 93 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
53%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%78%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 40 responsesPennWest Clarion Reviews
Rating 3.58 out of 5 1,019 reviews
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Goodbye, alma mater. "Your silent winding river, it haunts me still..." I had some of the best years of my life, acquired the most knowledge, and grew the most as a human being here. In a little over a month, although the campus physically will look the same, "Clarion" as so many alumni and current students know it will forever be gone. The new, so-called "Penn West University" as well as the new "Commonwealth University" in northeastern PA are in reality just temporary, convenient "facades" so that the PSSHE Board of Governors can proceed with their long-standing goal of shutting down campuses all to save the bottom dollar. Which campus will be the first to be shut down? Which campuses will remain? Only time will tell. It's a rotten shame that this is happening in the 5th largest state by population in America!
My time as an undergraduate student at PennWest Clarion has been nothing but impressive. I started my college career at Slippery Rock University and later transferred to an online atmosphere after the peak of Covid-19. PennWest Clarion, including all staff and faculty, always had my health and prosperity in mind. They always put me and my needs first, and always went the extra mile to make sure I got an answer. I have never had trouble with any class, professor, or advisor. I flourished during my time at PennWest Clarion and excelled in all of my classes. My professors always took the time to go the extra mile to explain any questions I had and respond to great lengths, engaging with their students. I would recommend PennWest Clarion whether on-campus or online, to any college student as they will continue to provide and give their student's the best experiences and push for a positive experience of education.
As a dual enrollment student who has taken online classes from high school, I’d say the professors are a hit or miss. Some classes aren’t very challenging but some 100 levels should really be labeled 300. I’d suggest looking up your professors on ratemyprofessor. Most of the time you will have good luck and get a good education!