Clarks Summit University
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$26,082
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About Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 507, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The university offers 28 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $26,082.
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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.
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.
62% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 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
79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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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Students enrolled
60%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
81%
Black
6%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
Unknown
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
45%
Socio-economic diversity
51% 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
11
Total Online Enrollment
462
Percent of Programs Online
75% On-campus
25% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 33% online
Bachelor's 7% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 75% online
Doctorate 50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $26,082 | $26,082 |
Graduate | $8,280 | $8,280 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $6,490 |
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 | $35,272 | $35,272 |
Off-campus without family | $38,085 | $38,085 |
Off-campus with family | $28,995 | $28,995 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
51%
State Grant Aid
30%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
51%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
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
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Business/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
American Literature (United States)
BA
MA
DOC
American Literature (United States)
BA
MA
DOC
American Literature (United States)
BA
MA
DOC
General Literature
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
7Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
8Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
12Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
13Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious/Sacred Music
BA
MA
DOC
Missions/Missionary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Youth Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
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