Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$21,404

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Very Selective

33%

acceptance rate

Accepted 241
Declined 468
Total Received 709
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Proprietary

918

undergraduate students

25

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1881, Central Penn College is a private four-year nonprofit college that is known for its strong programs in business, health care, and technology. It is located on a 35-acre campus in Summerdale, Pennsylvania.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Proprietary
Campus enrollment 943
Established in 1881
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

35-acre campus in Summerdale (East Pennsboro Township population: 21,609), five miles from Harrisburg. Branch campuses in Lancaster and Lehigh Valley.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Central Penn College
600 Valley Road
Summerdale, PA
17093-0309

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
14%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
73%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • President Emeritus Todd A. Milano, who led Central Penn College from 1989–2012, brightened students' days with his "Keep Smiling" motto.
  • Central Penn College's Fall Harvest tradition includes a polar bear plunge in the school's outdoor swimming pool.
  • A wrought iron structure built in 1869, Henszey's Bridge, connects Central Penn College's Summerdale campus.
  • Graduates of Central Penn College can connect with each other through a Graduates Around the Globe interactive online map.

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required
Application deadline (final deadline) September 20
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Recommended

Very Selective

33%

acceptance rate

Accepted 241
Declined 468
Total Received 709

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$6,378

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $19,404
Housing $5,480
Food $2,100
Additional fees $2,000
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $30,484
Average Financial Aid - $6,378
Total with Avg. Aid $24,106

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 717 728-2261
financialaid@centralpenn.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Soccer yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

flag football, miniature golf, softball, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
United States Collegiate Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Computer Science yes yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes
Legal Professions and Studies, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Medical/Clinical Assistant yes
Occupational Therapist Assistant yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes
Physical Therapy Assistant yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Securities Services Administration/Management yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Accounting

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

943

total students

88%

in-state

12%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

97%

918
students

Female
65%
594

Male
35%
324

3%

25
students

Female
80%
20

Male
20%
5

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

21%

197
students

Female
53%
105

Male
47%
92

79%

721
students

Female
68%
489

Male
32%
232

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Required of All
Standardized test scores Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

62

quarter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

63

quarter hours

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