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Central Penn College

Summerdale, PAPrivate For-ProfitSuburb Setting
Highly Selective • 18% Acceptance
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18%
Accept Rate
Highly Selective
$18,953
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
662
Students
Small campus body
$40,798
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Central Penn College is a private for-profit institution located in the suburb setting of Summerdale, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 662 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 18%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Student Population
662 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
18% (Highly Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
18%
Acceptance Rate
Highly Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences43% of degrees
Business & Marketing33% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,583
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,198
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $42,163
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,007
Earnings 5yr: $57,807
Debt: $44,341
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,077
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $48,383
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,467
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $40,974
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,979
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,032
Earnings 5yr: $42,858
Debt: $22,561
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,203
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $47,319
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$18,953
In-State Tuition$19,854
Out-of-State Tuition$19,854
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

49%
Pell Grants
66%
Take Loans
42%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$40,798
+11% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,370

Completion Signals

51%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
65%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,035
Est. Monthly Payment
$141/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

34%
Men
66%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 34% men and 66% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
51%
Part-Time Share
80%
Avg Family Income
$39,093
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