Central Penn College

600 Valley Road P.O. Box 309
Summerdale, PA 17093
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  • 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 1,054 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 25:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
  • Central Penn College is the only community colleges within Cumberland County, PA.
  • The nearest community college to Central Penn College is Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg (2.8 miles away).

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 44% over five years.
Central Penn College(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty101 staff25 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Central Penn College has declined by 20% over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
  • The Central Penn College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment1,054 students618 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio10:125:1
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# Full-Time Students263 students372 students
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# Part-Time Students791 students246 students
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# Undergraduate Students1,027 students372 students
# Graduate Students27 students8 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
-
% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
3%
7%
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% Black
20%
14%
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% White
65%
63%
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
10%
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Diversity Score0.530.57
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,500$34,800
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $18,714 is more than the state average of $10,533. The in-state tuition has grown by 24% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $18,714 is more than the state average of $14,058. The out-state tuition has grown by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$18,714$10,533
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Out-State Tuition Fees$18,714$14,058
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$32,796$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$10,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate35%75%
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Source: 2016 (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.

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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 1,054 students
  • In-state tuition: $18,714
  • Out-state tuition: $18,714
  • Acceptance Rate: 35%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
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Did You Know?
For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,533 per year for in-state students and $14,058 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,683 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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