Clarks Summit University Online

Oct 04, 2019 TBS Staff

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Highlights

Locked-in tuition and financial aid for on-campus undergraduate students.
Many online program options with various tuition discounts for groups such as members of the military, international students, and Christian workers.
Produces Christ-centered, career-ready graduates for a variety of careers and ministries.

Overview

For more than 80 years, Clarks Summit University has prepared men and women for Christ-honoring careers and ministries across the globe. Located in the foothills of the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, the university offers programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate levels. In additional to on-campus studies, convenient online programs are available at all academic levels, from a unique high school dual enrollment program to a Ph.D.

Clarks Summit University's Accreditation, Tuition & Admissions Info

Accreditation and Approvals

Clarks Summit University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. CSU is also accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

Tuition

Undergraduate On-Campus: $23,890 per year
Undergraduate Online: $350 per credit hour
Graduate Studies (varies by program): $400-625 per credit hour

Admissions

CSU's admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.

Undergraduate applicants pursuing on-campus studies must submit ACT/SAT scores, official transcripts, a resumé and an essay. The application process doubles as applicants' scholarship application for institutional aid.

Applicants for online studies, graduate studies and seminary studies must submit official transcripts, a personal profile and an endorsement. The GRE is not required.

Other Statistics

Student Population: 990
Student-to-faculty ratio: 11:1
Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 98%
Founded: 1932

School Profile

Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education and Association for Biblical Higher Education
Full-Time Freshman Retention Rate: 68%
Required Standardized Test(s): SAT, ACT or CLT
Public/Private: Private Nonprofit
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Graduation Rate: 55%
Athletics: NCAA Division III
Mascot: Defenders
Colors: Royal Blue, Silver and Black
Address: 538 Venard Rd., South Abington Township, PA, 19411, USA
Phone Number: (570) 586-2400
Social Media: Facebook; Twitter