Clarion U of Pa 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,223

Cost of attendance at Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,102

Cost of attendance at Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Clarion University of Pennsylvania was $13,840. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Clarion U of Pa

Clarion U of Pa net price calculator

$13,840

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Clarion U of Pa for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,840	$5,686 (29%)	$9,995	$10,157	$13,742	$18,026	$17,696
2021	$19,526	$243 (1%)	$15,501	$16,521	$18,951	$22,361	$23,518
2020	$19,769	$472 (2%)	$16,235	$17,224	$19,358	$23,129	$23,685
2019	$19,297	$888 (5%)	$16,207	$16,936	$20,256	$23,203	$23,445
2018	$18,409	$437 (2%)	$15,799	$16,292	$19,148	$22,504	$23,009
2017	$17,972	$1,442 (9%)	$15,088	$15,509	$18,343	$21,677	$22,688
2016	$16,530	$1,219 (8%)	$14,533	$14,849	$17,828	$21,459	$21,795
2015	$15,311	$723 (5%)	$13,344	$13,974	$17,612	$20,738	$21,485
2014	$14,588	--	$12,933	$13,774	$16,982	$19,512	$20,359

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Clarion University of Pennsylvania's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$28,793	$354 (1%)	$11,223	$16,330	$1,240
2021	$28,439	$62	$11,199	$16,000	$1,240
2020	$28,377	$402 (1%)	$11,199	$15,938	$1,240
2019	$27,975	$45	$11,175	$15,540	$1,260
2018	$28,020	$1,757 (7%)	$10,890	$15,870	$1,260
2017	$26,263	$505 (2%)	$10,521	$14,742	$1,000
2016	$25,758	$1,554 (6%)	$10,290	$14,468	$1,000
2015	$24,204	$712 (3%)	$9,788	$13,416	$1,000
2014	$23,492	$902 (4%)	$9,404	$13,088	$1,000
2013	$22,590	--	$9,090	$12,500	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Clarion U of Pa provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,745 dormitories available to its students at $8,590 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Clarion U of Pa is $954 per month.
Does Clarion U of Pa provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Clarion U of Pa for one academic year is $4,340, which works out to $482 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Clarion U of Pa estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,240.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Clarion U of Pa estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,400

If living off-campus, with family: $4,810

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,400
How much is Clarion U of Pa application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $35 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Clarion U of Pa offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Clarion University of Pennsylvania cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$322	$516
For out-of-state students	$482	$557

Housing and Meal

Clarion University of Pennsylvania offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Clarion University of Pennsylvania for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,340	$8,590	N/A	14	1,745
2021	$4,494	$8,590	N/A	0	1,745
2020	$4,286	$8,590	N/A	0	1,745
2019	$4,080	$8,590	N/A	0	1,745
2018	$3,894	$7,350	N/A	0	1,750
2017	$3,764	$7,520	N/A	0	1,750
2016	$3,382	$6,410	N/A	99	1,737

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Clarion University of Pennsylvania during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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