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Central Penn College

Central Penn College is a small, private institution located in Summerdale, pa. Founded in 1881, Central Penn College offers undergraduate degrees in 22 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 844 undergraduates
cost $19,404 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Central Penn College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 34.0%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Central Penn College is known for one of its top majors: Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Computer Science
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Legal Professions and Studies, Other

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $19,404
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,416
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $30,320
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $30,320 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,404
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,416
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $30,320
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $30,320 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Central Penn College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 844, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

918

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
49%
African American %
19%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
12%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA 17093-0309
phone 717-732-0702
address https://www.centralpenn.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Pta club

Student government association

Central penn players

Student ambassadors

Colleges against cancer

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Central Penn College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Central Penn College?

Central Penn College is located in Summerdale, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Central Penn College? 

The acceptance rate for Central Penn College is 34%.

What’s the average GPA for Central Penn College?

The average high school GPA for Central Penn College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Central Penn College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Central Penn College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $121,280.

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