Tuition & Financial Aid
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Tuition Breakdown
Undergraduate Tuition
At many other colleges, your costs and financial aid options change year to year, and this can have a serious effect on your ability to plan and pay for your education.
At Clarks Summit University, you can confidently plan for the total cost of your degree. We have removed this uncertainty by locking in your rate from the start. Whatever the tuition rate when you enter school, that rate will remain consistent for your entire residential undergraduate experience. This will save you more than $6,000 over a four-year experience!
These rates apply to residential undergraduate students who are enrolled for the first time at Clarks Summit University in the fall or spring semester of the academic year below.
2021–2022 Average Annual Cost
(Full-Time Undergraduate)
| Tuition | $27,200 |
| Room & Board | $6,800 (21 meal) |
| Total average annual costs | $34,000 |
| *Individual course-related fees may apply – see section below |
| Tuition Breakdown | |
| Tuition Flat Rate (12-18 credits) | $13,600/semester |
| Tuition Per Credit (1-11 or over 18 credits) | $800 |
| Audit | $400 |
| Room & Board (Per Semester) | |
| Residence Hall | $1,350 |
| 14 Meal Plan | $1,950 |
| 21 Meal Plan | $2,050 |
2020–2021 Average Annual Cost (Full-Time Undergraduate)
| Tuition | $26,082 |
| Room & Board | $6,490 (21 meal) |
| Total average annual costs | $32,572 |
| *Individual course-related fees may apply – see section below |
| Tuition Breakdown | |
| Tuition Flat Rate (12-18 credits) | $13,041/semester |
| Tuition Per Credit (1-11 or over 18 credits) | $770 |
| Room & Board (Per Semester) | |
| Residence Hall | $1,285 |
| 14 Meal Plan | $1,845 |
| 21 Meal Plan | $1,960 |
Online & Graduate Tuition
The tuition cost per credit will include all technology and general course fees.* Our “no hidden fees” philosophy allows you to calculate your total cost per semester with ease. Be sure to check out our Discounts for Online Undergraduate, Graduate and Seminary Studies too!
2021–2022 Academic Year
| Undergraduate (Online)¹ | $415 |
| M.A., M.Min. and M.Div. | $475 |
| M.A. (counseling – new students starting spring 2020) | $585 |
| M.Ed., M.S.C. and Th.M. | $585 |
| D.Min. | $660 |
| Ph.D. | $710 |
| Audit – Undergrad | $207 |
| Audit – Graduate | $230 |
*Some specific course fees and miscellaneous fees still do exist including: late fees, independent study fees, payment plan fees, continuation fees, etc. Please refer to our miscellaneous fees chart for further information.
¹Undergraduate Online rates are applicable to students who take all courses exclusively online. Students registered for any undergraduate on-campus course during the semester will have all courses, even those taken online, billed at the established undergraduate on-campus rate.
2020–2021 Academic Year
| Undergraduate (Online)1 | $405 |
| M.A., M.Min., and M.Div. | $460 |
| M.Ed., M.S.C., and Th.M. | $565 |
| D.Min. | $645 |
| Ph.D. | $695 |
Tuition Planning
Be sure to plan ahead for late fees, independent study fees, payment plan fees, continuation fees, etc. Please refer to our miscellaneous fees chart, and check out our Financial Forms & Resources page to find what you’re looking for.
Miscellaneous Fees Chart
Miscellaneous Fees
| Application Fee | $25 |
| Confirmation Deposit | $250 |
| Course Change Fee (after drop/add date) | $30 |
| Vehicle Registration Fee | $120 |
| Student ID Replacement Fee | $20 |
| Dorm Fob Replacement Fee | $15 |
| Graduation Fee (per degree, charged for diploma even if the student is not participating in Commencement) | $175 |
Music Fees
| Private Music Lesson | $200 |
| Instrument Rental Fee (all methods courses) | Varies |
| Senior Recital Fee | $50 |
| Choral Fee (MU370) | $25 |
| Choral Dress/Tux (charged after course begins) | Varies |
Student Account Fees
| Payment Plan Fee | $50/semester |
| Returned Check Fee | $30 |
| Late Payment Fee | $40 |
| Default Fee (after two consecutive late fees) | $100 |
Course-Related Fees*
| Acadeum Course Fee | $50/credit |
| Field Trip Fees (AR200, EN122, LI222) | Varies |
| Field Trip Fees (EN401) | $40 |
| Field Trip Fees (PA404) | $50 |
| Logos Bible software (Undergrad on-campus) | $350 (1st semester only) |
| Logos Bible software (undergrad online) | $175 (both 1st & 2nd semesters) |
| Media Equipment (ME210) | $30 |
| Media Equipment (ME311) | $70 |
| Off-Schedule Course Fee | $100/credit |
| Science Lab Fee (all labs) | $120 |
| Student Teaching Fee | $200/placement |
| Study Abroad | TBD |
| Testing Fee (CO532) | $60 |
| Testing Fee (CO542 & PS451) | $50 |
| Testing Fee (PA311) | $25 |
| Wilderness Courses (EM340, EM350, PE400) | $100/credit |
BBS Master & Doctoral Program Fees
| Continuation Fee – D.Min. | $660 |
| Continuation Fee – Ph.D. | $710 |
| Logos Bible Software – Masters & Ph.D. | $500 first semester $350 second semester |
Estimate Your Cost
Use our Net Price Calculator to determine your financial aid package.
Ways to Save
Excellent biblical higher education is an important investment. More than 98 percent of our students received assistance last year—totaling more than $5 million.
CSU Scholarships
Help directly from Clarks Summit University includes institutional scholarships for qualifying students. View a list of CSU scholarships.
Locked Tuition
Whatever the tuition rate when you enter school, that rate will remain consistent for your entire residential undergraduate experience. This will save you more than $6,000 over a four-year experience!
Start at CSU While You’re Still in High School
High school juniors and seniors can take college-level classes from CSU, allowing them to earn college credits while fulfilling high school requirements. The cost for this High School Dual Enrollment will be fully reimbursed for you when you become an on-campus student at CSU.
Plan Ahead
Contact our admissions team to discuss a plan for the cost of your degree. Start here.
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