Campus Vibe
Tight-knitSuburban
Known for business — close-knit campus
Clarks Summit University is a private institution in Clarks Summit with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 331 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,818 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,873.
Motto
Preparing Christ-centered, Career-ready graduates
Type
Private Bible college
Conference
wrestling team
Division
Division III
Campus Visits
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90%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
331Students
9:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$38,818Earnings 10yr
$21,873Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Clarks Summit University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate90.1%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$32,400
Room & Board$7,600
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$41,062
Average Net Price$21,873
Median Debt at Graduation$18,034
Monthly Payment (10yr)$191
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$17,711
$30–48K$20,475
$48–75K$21,530
$75–110K$22,430
$110K+$26,284
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,873
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
2
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (40)
Student Body
Undergrads
331
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
49%
Race & Ethnicity
White 80%
Black 5%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate54.2%
Freshman Retention62.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$35,009
8 Years$38,555
10 Years$38,818
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$25,500
Men
$44,500
Rankings
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
100Average
Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
103 mi(179 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
110 mi(191 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
236 mi(409 min)