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Central Penn College

Central Penn

Summerdale, Pennsylvania 17093-0309

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Business-focusedHealth sciencesTight-knitSuburbanGreek life

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

program2026-03-15

Central Penn College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate25.9%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

25.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

3600.0%

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 Life

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

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
97 mi(168 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
156 mi(270 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
161 mi(279 min)

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