Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

540 N Harrison Rd
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
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School Highlights

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology serves 168 students (80% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
59 staff

Student Body

The student population of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology has declined by 6% over five years.
The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology diversity score of 0.02 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 88% over five years.
Total Enrollment
168 students
461 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
134 students
325 students
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# Part-Time Students
34 students
136 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
134 students
326 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
34 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and the percentage of Asian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Black
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% White
n/a
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Hawaiian
99%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.02
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and the community college average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8208%
0.6%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3587%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,417
$12,602
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
78%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology?
The acceptance rate of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 78%, which is equal to the state average of 78%.
What is Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology's ranking?
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Average community college minority breakdown, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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