Clarks Summit University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8709 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2177 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2081 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #144 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 376
- Graduates
- 176
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.clarkssummitu.edu
Clarks Summit University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Clarks Summit University has an acceptance rate of 65% and is among the top 26% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 60% | 79% |
| Applicants | 342 | 245 | 97 |
| Admissions | 223 | 146 | 77 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 66 | 41 | 25 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 7 | 4 |
75 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
244 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 426 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 29 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 22 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 17 (3%) |
| Asian | 12 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Clarks Summit University is $16,176 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,647 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,835 |
| $48-75K | $16,318 |
| $75-110K | $17,203 |
| $110K+ | $18,987 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,700 | $7,080 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,700 | $7,080 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,700 | $7,080 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 558 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,300 |
| Room charge | $2,850 |
| Meal charge | $4,450 |
Clarks Summit University majors
Clarks Summit University has granted 106 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs, 60 master's across 5 programs, and 6 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Clarks Summit University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | 20 | 26 | 4 |
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | 23 | 17 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 13 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 2 | 7 | 2 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 8 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 7 | |||
| Communication, General | 6 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 5 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 4 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 3 | |||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 3 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | |||
| General Studies | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 10 | 106 | 60 | 6 |
Clarks Summit University has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 62% | 67% |
| |||
Notable alumni
-
Robert Sumner
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
Robert L. Sumner was an American Christian author, Baptist pastor, evangelist and editor of the fundamentalist newspaper called The Biblical Evangelist.
General info
| Alternative names | BBC SU of Pennsylvania CSU BBC & S Summit University Baptist Bible College of PA Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania Summit U of Pennsylvania Summit U Baptist Bible Seminary BBC&S BBS Baptist Bible College Summit University of Pennsylvania Baptist Bible College & Seminary |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1932 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 121 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 538 Venard Rd Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, 18411-1250 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 5705862400 |