C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Central Penn College
4-Year
Private For-Profit
📍 Summerdale, Pennsylvania 17093
Quick Stats
827
Total Enrollment
39%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
26%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
For parents & investors
The Central Penn College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $256,692
- Avg rent near campus: $1,269/mo — vs ~$609/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 17104 (6.9% cap, Harrisburg)
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🏆 Where Central Penn College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,324 | $18,324 |
| Room | $5,480 | |
| Board | $2,100 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $30,320 | $30,320 |
Financial Aid
91%
Receive Any Aid
49%
Receive Pell Grants
68%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Business Administration and Management, General
53 grads/yr
Physical Therapy Assistant
28 grads/yr
Computer Science
22 grads/yr
Surgical Technology/Technologist
19 grads/yr
Accounting
16 grads/yr
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
16 grads/yr
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
14 grads/yr
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
14 grads/yr
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
13 grads/yr
Medical/Clinical Assistant
13 grads/yr
Occupational Therapist Assistant
11 grads/yr
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
8 grads/yr
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
7 grads/yr
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
6 grads/yr
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
5 grads/yr
Organizational Leadership
5 grads/yr
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
4 grads/yr
Dental Assisting/Assistant
4 grads/yr
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
3 grads/yr
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
2 grads/yr
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Central Penn College's top programs commonly pursue.
Chief executives
$206k/yr
309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr
20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr
221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr
619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr
1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr
46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr
241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr
271,200 jobs
Student Demographics
827
Total Students
67%
Women
48%
Traditional Age (18-24)
👥 Race & Ethnicity
White
48%
Hispanic
9%
Black
16%
Asian
3%
Two or More
6%
Non-Resident
3%
🏠 Living Arrangements
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person
17%
Hybrid (Some Online)
30%
Fully Online
53%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)
48%
25-64 (Adult)
51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Central Penn College?
Central Penn College has an acceptance rate of 26%.
This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Central Penn College?
Tuition at Central Penn College is
$18,324 for in-state students
and $18,324 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Central Penn College?
The graduation rate at Central Penn College is 39%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Central Penn College a good school?
Central Penn College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Central Penn College?
Central Penn College has a total enrollment of 827 students.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology