Clarks Summit University

Clarks Summit University is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in South Abington Township, Pennsylvania. Baptist Bible College was founded in 1932 and now enrolls around 1,001 students a year, including 722 undergrads. Baptist Bible College provides housing for up to 720 students. The majority of students live on campus. On the weekends, about 80% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Baptist Bible College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Baptist Bible College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Baptist Bible College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Baptist Bible College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Baptist Bible College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Baptist Bible College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Baptist Bible College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is August 15.

2021 Baptist Bible College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	51%
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	61%
Tuition	$23,890

Is Baptist Bible College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Baptist Bible College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Clarks Summit University

It is slightly difficult to get into Baptist Bible College. Around 51% of applicants get into Baptist Bible College each year. Out of 211 applications received in 2021, 107 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Baptist Bible College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 65% of students who start at Baptist Bible College come back the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Baptist Bible College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Baptist Bible College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $2.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Baptist Bible College spends about $5,466 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Baptist Bible College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $29,483 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Baptist Bible College. Based on this information, how does Baptist Bible College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Baptist Bible College a good school for you?

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Where is Clarks Summit University Located?

Baptist Bible College is located in the suburban setting of South Abington Township, Pennsylvania.

If you want to see Baptist Bible College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 81 to South Abington Township, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Wilkes-Barre Scranton International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Baptist Bible College and South Abington Township are like without leaving home.

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