School Highlights
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology serves 171 students (81% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 21%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
Year Founded
1969
Total Faculty
20 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
23
14
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Student Body
The student population of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology has declined by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 231% over five years.
Total Enrollment
171 students
382 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
139 students
294 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
32 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
171 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
139 students
292 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
88 students
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
79%
50%
% Hawaiian
14%
n/a
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
78%
61%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$46,550
$48,611
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
89%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,417
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
96%
86%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 96%, which is higher than the state average of 86%.
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: Most Programs Offered and Least debt for graduating students.
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