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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateSuburbanVery SelectivePrivateBusiness FocusClose Faculty Access
Known for business — close-knit campus
Central Penn College is a private institution in Summerdale with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 721 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
39% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,370 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,279.
Established
1881
Mascot
Knights
Type
Private for-profit college
26%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
721Students
8:1Student:Faculty
39%Grad Rate
$45,370Earnings 10yr
$19,279Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate25.9%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$19,404
Room & Board$7,416
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$28,251
Average Net Price$19,279
Median Debt at Graduation$23,194
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$14,591
$30–48K$17,974
$48–75K$14,769
$75–110K$20,097
$110K+$28,251
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$19,279
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
36.4%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,035
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (22)
Student Body
Undergrads
721
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%
Race & Ethnicity
White 53%
Black 17%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate38.9%
Freshman Retention64.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$40,798
8 Years$44,033
10 Years$45,370
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$32,100
Men
$48,400
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)