Clarks Summit University: Review & Facts

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Clarks Summit University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 555 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1972 and is the only college located in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.

Clarks Summit University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Clarks Summit University.

Majors
Offered
35
Clarks Summit University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 35 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Psychology, Education, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Clarks Summit University student retention rate is relatively low at 66% (below Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
66%
Bad
The graduation rate at Clarks Summit University is average - 61%.

Student to faculty ratio at Clarks Summit University is good: 11:1. Read more information about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very high, $29,700 a year. The additional fees at Clarks Summit University beyond tuition are around $1,300, which comes to $31,000 per year.

Read the details about Clarks Summit University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
65%
Doable
According to recent data, 342 applications were submitted and 223 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Clarks Summit University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,900
Low
Clarks Summit University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Clarks Summit University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Clarks Summit University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: roughly $2,900 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Clarks Summit University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Clarks Summit University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Clarks Summit University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Clarks Summit University
538 Venard Rd
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
18411-1250, USA
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