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Central Penn College

Central Penn

Summerdale, Pennsylvania 17093-0309

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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

Plan Your Visit

26%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

721Students

8:1Student:Faculty

39%Grad Rate

$45,370Earnings 10yr

$19,279Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate25.9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,035

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (22)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

64%

Below Average

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

10 Years$45,370

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Market Street Location Central Penn College was founded in 1881 under the name "Pennsylvania Business College".
•In 1970 the new president Bart Milano moved the Central Pennsylvania Business School, as it was known at that time, across the river to Enola where it continues to operate today.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MDT Harrisburg12 mi

ABE Lehigh Valley82 mi

PHL Philadelphia PHL94 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA336 mi · ~9h 42m drive

New York, NY156 mi · ~4h 30m drive

Hartford, CT244 mi · ~7h 3m drive

Providence, RI306 mi · ~8h 50m drive

Albany, NY231 mi · ~6h 40m drive

Syracuse, NY194 mi · ~5h 36m drive

Rochester, NY200 mi · ~5h 47m drive

Buffalo, NY205 mi · ~5h 55m drive

Philadelphia, PA97 mi · ~2h 48m drive

Pittsburgh, PA161 mi · ~4h 39m drive

Harrisburg, PA3 mi · ~5 min drive

Newark, NJ148 mi · ~4h 17m drive

Trenton, NJ116 mi · ~3h 21m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

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