Central Penn College
Tel:
(800) 759-2727
- Central Penn College is a career-oriented, baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate, residential college in Summerdale, a suburb of Harrisburg, with an offsite location in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Central Penn College offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs for both traditional and continuing education students by providing hands-on and online distance education taught by experienced, caring faculty.
School Highlights
Central Penn College serves 963 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 80% over five years.
Central Penn College | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Associates Colleges |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Private not-for-profit |
Total Faculty | 101 staff | 56 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Central Penn College is a career-oriented, baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate, residential college in Summerdale, a suburb of Harrisburg, with an offsite location in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Central Penn College offers associate, bachelor's and
master 's degree programs for both traditional and continuing education students by providing hands-on and online distance education taught by experienced, caring faculty.
Profile last updated: 02/28/2022
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Central Penn College is Harrisburg Area Community College (2.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 17,422 students | 2.80 Mi1 HACC Dr.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 780-2300 2.8017,422 - YTI Career Institute-YorkPrivate for-profit873 students | 26.00 Mi1405 Williams Road
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-1100 26.00873 - 1,269 students | 27.10 Mi735 Cumberland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 270-4222 27.101,269 - 948 students | 27.30 Mi1031 Edgecomb Avenue
York, PA 17403
(717) 771-4000 27.30948 - 1,699 students | 35.60 Mi731 Old Harrisburg Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 337-3855 35.601,699
Recent Articles
If mixing your creativity with beautiful glass sounds inspiring, consider starting your hobby or career in glass blowing at community college.
Utilize our advice and practical tips for students interested in transferring community college credits to a four-year university.
We look at the many opportunities teens and kids can explore the local community college campus, through college-sponsored classes, camps and other activities.