Clarks Summit University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	594
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	58%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, Clarks Summit University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Clarks Summit University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Clarks Summit University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Clarks Summit University is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Clarks Summit University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

58.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,200

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

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

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,200

Cost of attendance at Clarks Summit University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Clarks Summit University received on average $19,490 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,490

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	44	54%	$4,825	$212,319
Other Federal Grant	67	83%	$5,423	$363,335
State Grant/Scholarships	24	30%	$4,759	$114,215
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	81	100%	$13,595	$1,101,158
Total Grant & Scholarships	81	100%	$19,490	$1,578,708

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Clarks Summit University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Clarks Summit University students is 54.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.5%.

54.9%

African American 50.0% 3 students
white 53.5% 38 students
unknown 100.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Colonial States Athletic Conference
Basketball Colonial States Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Colonial States Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Clarks Summit University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Clarks Summit University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training

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