We have a lot to brag about at Clarion University. Below are some of our rankings, accolades, honors, achievements, distinctions and general high fives. Our faculty and staff also make headlines for their expertise, so take a moment to peruse our 'In the News' section.
We think you'll be singing our praises, too, after you get acquainted with this page.
Safest Colleges in America
Clarion University is listed on the National Council for Home Safety and Security's list of Safest Colleges in America
Our Rankings
CAMPUS WIDE
- Abound ranks PennWest Schools in three categories
- Best for Vets: College Rankings
- Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Best Bachelor's Degrees and Programs
- Best Master's Degrees
- Colleges for Associate Degrees
- CU ranks high during the pandemic
- Best Online Master's in Library Science Degree Programs 2020
- Best Online Master's Degree Programs
- Best Online Colleges for Associate Degrees
- Best Online Bachelor's Degree Programs
- Most Affordable Schools in PA for Bachelor's Degrees
- Safest Colleges in America
- U.S. News and World Report Top Public Regional Universities
Clarion online
- Best Accredited ranks online Early Childhood Education
- Online Masters in Business Administration in accounting
- Top Online Nurse Practitioner Programs
- Most Affordable Online Medical Assistant Program
- Associate of Science in Allied Health receives top rankings
- Best Online Real Estate Degree
- Most Affordable Online RN to BSN program in PA
- Clarion Online Accounting program ranked fourth
- Clarion Online MBA faculty second to none
- Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in English for its ROI
- Abound's 2021 Top Adult Degree Programs
- Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees in English
- Best Online Master's in Analytics Management
- Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Online Course Report M.S.L.S. ranking
- Most Affordable Online Colleges
- U.S. News and World Report online rankings
- Most Affordable Online Colleges in the U.S.
- Top Accredited Online Colleges
- Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Best Online Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Best College Reviews B.S. in Accounting Online programs
- Best Online Undergraduate Business Programs
- Top Online MBA in Pennsylvania
- Best Online Radiology Technology Degrees
College of Arts and Sciences
- Best Online Bachelor's Degrees in English for its ROI
- Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees in English
- Best Master's in Media Communications Degree Programs
- Most Affordable Bachelor’s Degrees in Addiction Studies
- Best Online Master's in Media Communications Degree Programs
- Best Online Master's in Journalism Degree Programs
- Most Affordable Online Sociology Bachelor's programs
- Best Online English Programs
- Top Bachelor's in Business Economics for 2019
- Most Affordable Online Master's in Counseling
- Most Affordable Online Colleges in Psychology
College of Business Administration and INformation sciences
- Online Masters in Business Administration in accounting
- Best Online Real Estate Degree
- Clarion Online Accounting program ranked fourth
- Clarion Online MBA faculty second to none
- Best Associate in Business Administration Degree Programs
- Best MBA in Finance Degree Programs
- Best Accounting Degree Programs
- Best MBA No GMAT Degree Programs
- Best MBA in Healthcare Management Degree Programs
- Best Master's in Library Science Degree Programs
- Best Online Accounting Bachelor's programs
- Best Online Master's in Analytics Management
- No. 1 Paralegal program for job placement
- Best Online Master's in Finance Degree Programs
- No. 2 Best Online Accounting Degree Programs
- Best Online Accounting MBA for 2020
- Most Affordable Online MBA for 2020
- Top 50 Finance Schools
- Most Affordable Online B.S. in Accounting
- Best Online Bachelor's in Accounting Programs
- Best Online Master's in Accounting Programs for 2019
- Online Real Estate program ranks second in nation
- 20 Best Pennsylvania Online MBA Programs
- 50 Easiest Access Online MBA Programs
- 30 Best No-GMAT Online MBA Degree Programs
- Best Online Finance MBA Program
- Five Best Bachelor's Degrees in Library Science
- Best Online Master's in Library Science Degree Programs
- No. 1 Library Science Programs
- No. 2 M.S.L.S. ranking
- Best Online Bachelor's Degree in Library Science
- Best Online Master's in Library Science
College Education, Health Sciences & Human Services
- Best Accredited ranks online Early Childhood Education
- Top Online Nurse Practitioner Programs
- Most Affordable Online Medical Assistant Program
- Associate of Science in Allied Health receives top rankings
- Most Affordable Online RN to BSN program in PA
- Best X-Ray Tech Schools for 2021
- Best Early Childhood Education programs
- Grade 'A' Teacher Prep Programs
- Best Medical Assistant Programs
- Best Early Childhood Education Programs for 2020
- Top 25 Best Online Master's in Early Childhood Education
- Best Early Childhood Education Programs
- U.S. News and World Report - No. 5 in Services and Technologies
- U.S. News and World Report - No. 17 in Online Education Faculty
- U.S. News and World Report - Best Online Education Programs
- Best MBA in Healthcare Management
- Best Online Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs
- ASN ranked third in Pennsylvania
- Top 10 nursing schools and among best in nation
- Top 25 Best Online Bachelor's in Criminal Justice Degree Programs 2019
- Best Online Criminal Justice Associate Degree Programs
accreditations
Clarion University has 28 national accreditations recognizing our academic programs, the most in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. PennWest Clarion also has been continuously accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1948.
In the news
Expert Tips for Studying Online for College and University Students - Clarion University's Kyle Vickers, learning skills specialist and Academic Resource Center coordinator, contributes his best studying tips for students.
What Colleges Could Look Like When They Reopen - Clarion University's Dr. Susanne Fenske weighs in on Reader's Digest online's article, "What Colleges Could Look Like When They Reopen." Highlighted within the article, Dr. Fenske addresses several areas in which COVID-19 will have impacts on campus life, from move-in day to adjustments within cafeterias.
Eight tips for lining up your part-time college job - Associate Director of Career Services Diana Brush is quoted in this article regarding the search for part-time college jobs and polishing a resume.
How to Navigate the College Admissions Process, without Losing Your Mind - Clarion University's Director of Undergraduate Admissions Carrie Thompson is quoted in this article giving students tips for the admissions process.
How to be a successful online college student - Online/Associate Director of Extended Programs Lynne Lander Fleisher provide tips on this important topic.
Seven things that might be hurting your nursing career - Clarion University Nursing Administrator/Chair Dr. Deb Kelly is featured in this story on TravelNursing.com.
How to start your scholarship search - David McFarland, director of scholarships at Clarion University, is featured in this story on CollegeXPress.
Clarion University seeks to broaden understanding of Type 2 Diabetes risks with Gallagher Koster Award - Stephan Brooks MPH, PAPHS, who serves as the coordinator of health promotions and alcohol and other drugs program at Clarion, discusses Clarion University's innovative idea to create a multidimensional program for preventing and managing diabetes and pre-diabetes within the student population and the progress so far.