Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,213 • Total: 1,239

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Address

600 Valley Road
Summerdale, PA
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Website

www.centralpenn.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 40

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 365 (30.1%) • Female: 848 (69.9%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	32	2.6%
Black/African American	182	15.0%
Hispanic/Latino	127	10.5%
White	575	47.4%
Two or More Races	68	5.6%
International	39	3.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

25.9%

154 admitted from 594 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Test Flexible

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$60

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

38.9%

4-Year Graduation Rate

20.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

64.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

31.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$27,905

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $18,324

Room & Board

$7,581

Books & Supplies

$2,000

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$15,859
$30,001-48,000	$19,164
$48,001-75,000	$17,011
$75,001-110,000	$18,973
$110,001+	$23,656

Students Receiving Pell Grants

76%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$18,681

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (5)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Other Sports Soccer

Women's Sports (2)

Basketball Soccer

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.5 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$500-$10,000 total

2 automatic scholarships (20 total)

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Common questions about Central Penn College

What is Central Penn College's acceptance rate?

Central Penn College accepts 26% of applicants, from 594 applications.

How much does Central Penn College cost?

Tuition and fees are $18,324. Families earning under $30,000 pay $15,859 on average after aid.

Does Central Penn College require SAT or ACT scores?

Central Penn College considers test scores but does not require them.

What is Central Penn College's graduation rate?

39% of students graduate within six years.