Central Penn College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7625 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2052 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1959 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #135 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 26%
- Undergraduates
- 806
- Graduates
- 21
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.centralpenn.edu
Central Penn College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Central Penn College has an acceptance rate of 26% and is among the top 7% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 26% | 40% | 24% |
| Applicants | 594 | 164 | 360 |
| Admissions | 154 | 66 | 88 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 41 | 23 | 18 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 53 | 23 | 30 |
248 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
441 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 399 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 131 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 121 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 76 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 48 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 27 (3%) |
| Asian | 23 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Central Penn College is $18,681 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,591 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,974 |
| $48-75K | $14,769 |
| $75-110K | $20,097 |
| $110K+ | $28,251 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $18,324 | $18,144 |
| Tuition in-state | $18,324 | $18,144 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,324 | $18,144 |
| Fee in-district | $1,080 | $930 |
| Fee in-state | $1,080 | $930 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,080 | $930 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 321 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,580 |
| Room charge | $5,480 |
| Meal charge | $2,100 |
Central Penn College majors
Central Penn College has granted 129 bachelor's degrees across 9 programs and 10 master's in Organizational Leadership. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Central Penn College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 61 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 35 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | 17 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 20 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | 12 | |
| Computer Science | 6 | 11 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 13 | ||
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 12 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 10 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 10 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | ||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 2 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 107 | 129 | 10 |
Central Penn College has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 40% | 38% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Central Penn College has published 12 scientific papers with 109 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Education Majors, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 10 |
| 2011 | 2 | 7 |
| 2012 | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 | 0 | 9 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 8 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 8 |
| 2019 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 |
General info
| Alternative names | Central Penn |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1881 |
| Motto | Your bridge to success |
| Colors | maroon, silver |
| Total FTE staff | 114 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 600 Valley Road Summerdale, Pennsylvania, 17093-0309 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 8007592727 |
| Fax | +1 (717) 732 5254 |