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Clarks Summit University

  • 4 Year
  • Clarks Summit, PA
  • 198 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      C
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      A+
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      A+
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    Clarks Summit University is an above-average private, Christian university located in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania in the Scranton Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 356 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Clarks Summit University acceptance rate is 55%. Popular majors include Biblical Studies, Counseling Psychology, and Business. Graduating 65% of students, Clarks Summit University alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $24,900.
    About Clarks Summit University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Colonial States Athletic Conference
    Address
    538 Venard Rd
    Clarks Summit, PA 18411
    Website
    clarkssummitu.edu

    Clarks Summit University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    873-1126
    ACT Range
    17-26
    Application Fee
    $40
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,157/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $12,802/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%

    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    90%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.10 responses
    91%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.11 responses
    82%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.11 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Biblical Studies
      74 Graduates
    • Counseling Psychology
      17 Graduates
    • Business
      14 Graduates
    • Education
      12 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      11 Graduates
    • Communications
      10 Graduates
    • Religious Vocations
      7 Graduates
    • Business Support Services
      6 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      6 Graduates
    • Theological and Ministerial Studies
      6 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    356Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    147
    Undergrads Over 25
    13%
    Pell Grant
    41%
    Varsity Athletes
    33%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 8 responses
    Report
    • Christian
      88%
    • Sheltered
      13%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    96%
    Poll
    92%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.13 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.18 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 8 responses
    Report
    • Small
      38%
    • All the Above
      25%
    • Caring
      13%
    • Friendly
      13%
    • Welcoming
      13%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $32,000/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    65%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
    National
    83%
    100%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.6 responses
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    Clarks Summit University Reviews

    198 reviews
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    Overall, CSU is an excellent school. The professors are close to the students, and the overall God-centered atmosphere is amazing. CSU's online classes are challenging yet not over-loading. If you are somebody who is looking for a God-centered, small Christian school, Clarks Summit University is the right choice for you!
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    Great college! The community of the students is my favorite part about CSU. It helps to build life-long friendships that are supportive in every way. The professors care about the students more than just "students" and are very real people that will meet and talk with you about topics outside of academics.
    The college seemed good when i first enrolled. But since then it just seems like a place full of closed minded people. I am regularly afraid to be myself and to question authority for fear of being expelled (specifically because of my sexuality - i am in the closet for this reason). However, I do not have enough money to afford anywhere else at the moment and I want to graduate as soon as possible.