Clarks Summit University, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Residential
Faith-Based Institution
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Main Campus
Clarks Summit University Rankings
Affordability48
Selectivity9
Retention16
Graduation31
Earnings11
Diversity14
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Clarks Summit University
67%
Bachelor’s
28%
Associate’s
6%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing8%
Communication, Journalism8%
Education13%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities6%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Psychology10%
Theology and Religious Vocations47%
Admissions
Getting into Clarks Summit University
51%
Admission Rate
498
Median SAT Math
502
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)443–553
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)430–573
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Clarks Summit University
$24K
In-State Tuition
$24K
Out-of-State Tuition
$33K
Average Total Cost
$23K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Clarks Summit University
53%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
73%
Repayment Rate
$202
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 22% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $27K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 71% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 73% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 81% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 88% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Clarks Summit University
65%
Retention Rate
7%
Transfer Rate
22%
Withdrawal Rate
62%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 28% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 62% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 56% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 100% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 52% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Clarks Summit University
88%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$15K
25 Pctl Salary
$34K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 88% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 83% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 80% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 83% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $15K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $34K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $44K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $26K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $32K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at Clarks Summit University
531
Undergraduates
42%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
237
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 84% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 21% | 17% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Clarks Summit University, PA
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
3 miles, SE
Johnson College
4 miles, SE
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5 miles, SE