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Clarks Summit University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Clarks Summit, PA

$27,200

Avg tuition

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About Clarks Summit University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Baptist  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Clarks Summit University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 467, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The university offers 28 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 55%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $27,200.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

58% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

55% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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696

Students enrolled

62%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

81%

Black

6%

Hispanic

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Two or more races

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Unknown

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

48%

Socio-economic diversity

54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

19

Total Online Enrollment

432

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

57% On-campus

43% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 25% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 75% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $27,200 $27,200
Graduate $7,020 $7,020

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $6,800
On-campus other expenses $1,700
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $8,100
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,903
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,913

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $36,700 $36,700
Off-campus without family $39,203 $39,203
Off-campus with family $30,113 $30,113

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

83%

State Grant Aid

30%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

54%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,423
State Grant Aid $4,759
Institution Grant Aid $13,595
Pell Grant Aid $4,273

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debt after graduation

$27k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

8

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

9

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.