Clarks Summit University

https://www.clarkssummitu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,200

4.29% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$17,216

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.55%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

58.3%

417 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

696

66.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.1%

28 Graduates

About

Clarks Summit University is a higher education institution located in Lackawanna County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Clarks Summit University were Biblical Studies (38 degrees awarded), Counseling Psychology (29 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees).

In 2021, 236 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clarks Summit University. 41.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (204 degrees), 20.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Clarks Summit University is $27,200, which is $12,700 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Clarks Summit University is $27,200, which is $12,700 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,216.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Clarks Summit University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,200

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Clarks Summit University was $27,200. The cost of tuition at Clarks Summit University is $12,700 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Clarks Summit University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,216

2021 Value

5.29%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Clarks Summit University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,216. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Clarks Summit University grew by 5.29%.

This chart compares the average net price of Clarks Summit University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,420

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Clarks Summit University was of $7,420 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Clarks Summit University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Clarks Summit University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 10.5% with respect to 2020, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Clarks Summit University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.55%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Clarks Summit University was 2.55%, which represents 4 out of the 157 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Clarks Summit University received 417 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 57.4% annual growth. Out of those 417 applicants, 243 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.3% acceptance rate.

There were 696 students enrolled at Clarks Summit University in 2021.

Clarks Summit University has an overall enrollment yield of 37.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

243

Accepted Out of 417

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Clarks Summit University was 58.3% (243 admissions from 417 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 61.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 57.4%, while admissions grew by 48.2%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Clarks Summit University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Clarks Summit University had a total enrollment of 696 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Clarks Summit University is 461 students and the part-time enrollment is 235. This means that 66.2% of students enrolled at Clarks Summit University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Clarks Summit University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.2% White, 5.89% Black or African American, 5.17% Hispanic or Latino, 2.44% Two or More Races, 1.15% Asian, and 0.575% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Clarks Summit University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.2%), followed by White Male (36.8%) and Black or African American Male (7.17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (40%), followed by White Female (35%) and Black or African American Male (6.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clarks Summit University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 696 students. The full-time enrollment at Clarks Summit University is 461 and the part-time enrollment is 235. This means that 66.2% of students enrolled at Clarks Summit University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Clarks Summit University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Clarks Summit University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Clarks Summit University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Clarks Summit University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
565 enrolled students
Black or African American
41 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Clarks Summit University is 81.2% White, 5.89% Black or African American, 5.17% Hispanic or Latino, 2.44% Two or More Races, 1.15% Asian, and 0.575% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 40 fewer women than men received degrees from Clarks Summit University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Clarks Summit University is white (204 degrees awarded). There were 20.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Clarks Summit University is Biblical Studies (38 degrees awarded), followed by Counseling Psychology (29 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Clarks Summit University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (119 degrees awarded), Psychology (52 degrees), and EDUCATION. (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clarks Summit University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,836,099 people), Secondary school teachers (490,526 people), Education administrators (349,521 people), Other managers (309,277 people), and Postsecondary teachers (240,127 people).

The most specialized majors at Clarks Summit University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (119 degrees awarded), Psychology (52 degrees), EDUCATION. (22 degrees), Communications (7 degrees), and English (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clarks Summit University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Clarks Summit University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (119 degrees awarded), Psychology (52 degrees), EDUCATION. (22 degrees), Communications (7 degrees), and English (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clarks Summit University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,266,336 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (579,046 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (346,216 people), Computer Systems Design (223,275 people), and Outpatient care centers (205,977 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Clarks Summit University.

Most Common (2021)

Biblical Studies
38 degree-majors awarded
Counseling Psychology
29 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Clarks Summit University was Biblical Studies with 38 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Clarks Summit University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

138

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Clarks Summit University, which is 1.41 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (98).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Clarks Summit University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Clarks Summit University in Biblical Studies, which is 3.33 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Clarks Summit University in Counseling Psychology, which is 2.47 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

73%

100% Completion Time

87%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 73% of students graduating from Clarks Summit University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 87% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 89% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Clarks Summit University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
204 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Clarks Summit University is white (204 degrees awarded). There were 20.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (10 degrees).

0.424% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
114 degrees awarded
White Female
90 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clarks Summit University is white male (114 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (90 degrees).

Operations

Clarks Summit University has an endowment valued at nearly $2.85M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 774k (27.1%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Clarks Summit University had a total salary expenditure of 10.4M. Clarks Summit University employs 12 Professors, 7 Associate professors and 2 Assistant professors. Most academics at Clarks Summit University are Male Professor (8), Female Associate professor (6), and Female Professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clarks Summit University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 19 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, and Management with 9 employees.

Endowment

$2.85M

2021 Endowment

17.6%

growth from 2020

Clarks Summit University has an endowment valued at about $2.85M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Clarks Summit University grew 17.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.75M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Clarks Summit University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.43M

2021 Salaries

7.39%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Clarks Summit University paid a median of $4.43M in salaries, which represents 42.8% of their overall expenditure ($10.4M) and a 7.39% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.11M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Clarks Summit University paid a total of $1.11M to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

12 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

19 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Clarks Summit University were Professor with 12 employees, Associate professor with 7 employees, and Assistant professor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clarks Summit University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, and Management with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Clarks Summit University was Male Professor with 8 employees, Female Associate professor with 6 employees, and Female Professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Clarks Summit University.