Central Penn College

Summerdale, Pennsylvania · Private for-profit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$18,953

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

50.9%

Admission rate

18%

Undergrad size

662

In-state tuition

$19,854

Out-of-state tuition

$19,854

Cost of attendance

$27,116

Median earnings (10y)

$45,370

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
64.7%
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

6 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (43%), business (33%), stem (9%).

  • STEM9%
  • Health43%
  • Business33%
  • Humanities & arts1%
  • Social sciences8%
  • Trades & services5%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

20 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's155$39,533$22,561
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's135$41,064$44,341
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelor's48$33,291$47,319
Computer Science.Bachelor's34$46,625$42,163
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.Bachelor's30$32,472
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Undergraduate certificate30
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's23$69,343
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate22
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Bachelor's21$40,974
Accounting and Related Services.Bachelor's19$38,515$48,383
Computer Science.Associate's15
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate15
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Associate's15
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's14
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's13
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate12
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's10
Human Resources Management and Services.Undergraduate certificate8
Marketing.Associate's8
Legal Support Services.Associate's6

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Central Penn College

Central Penn College is a small institution located in Summerdale, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 662 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Computer science.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Central Penn College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,953 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $19,854 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $27,116 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 50.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 64.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,370 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Central Penn College confers degrees and certificates across 6 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (43% of credentials), business (33% of credentials), stem (9% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Central Penn College accepts 18% of applicants, making it highly selective.

Location & campus

Set in Summerdale, Pennsylvania (suburb), Central Penn College draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Central Penn College

Q.How much does Central Penn College cost?

The average net price at Central Penn College is $18,953 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $27,116.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Central Penn College?

Central Penn College has a 6-year graduation rate of 50.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Central Penn College?

Central Penn College admits 18% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.

Q.How much do Central Penn College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Central Penn College graduate earns $45,370 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Central Penn College?

Published tuition is $19,854 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Central Penn College located?

Central Penn College is located in Summerdale, Pennsylvania (ZIP 17093).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Central Penn College at their official website.