Central Penn College
- 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 39%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Private-state tuition: $18,714
- Acceptance Rate: 79%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 34%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 44% 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
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
101 staff
56 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Central Penn College has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Central Penn College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
963 students
419 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
241 students
282 students
# Part-Time Students
722 students
165 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
137 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
934 students
297 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
29 students
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
313 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
20%
12%
% White
66%
61%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
11%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.91%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.49%
1.05%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,500
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $18,714 is more than the state average of $17,194. The private state tuition has grown by 24% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,714
$17,194
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,558
$13,620
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,334
$6,234
Acceptance Rate
79%
84%
SAT Reading (Year 2017)
390
480
SAT Math (Year 2017)
395
460
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite (Year 2017)
15
21
ACT English (Year 2017)
12
19
ACT Math (Year 2017)
16
19
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Central Penn College cost?
Central Penn College's private state tuition is approximately $18,714.
What schools are Central Penn College often compared to?
Central Penn Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Harrisburg Area Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Central Penn College?
The acceptance rate of Central Penn College is 79%, which is lower than the state average of 84%.
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