Central Penn College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Central Penn College is a private for-profit university in Summerdale, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 662 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 18.46% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,370 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $19,854
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,953 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 18.46% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 662 20.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.91%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 50.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 54.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 40.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,060
- Applicants (IPEDS): 594
- Room & Board: $7,581 annual estimate
Central Penn College: what the data shows
Common questions about Central Penn College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Central Penn College?
Central Penn College is located in Summerdale, PA (ZIP 17093-0309).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Central Penn College public or private?
Central Penn College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Central Penn College cost?
Published tuition: $19,854.
Average net price after aid: $18,953.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $79,416.
How hard is it to get into Central Penn College?
Admission rate: 18.46%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Central Penn College?
Total enrollment: 662 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,060 students.
Graduate enrollment: 13 students.
About 20% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Central Penn College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.91%.
First-year retention: 64.7%.
What do graduates of Central Penn College earn?
Median earnings: $40,798 six years after entry; $45,370 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,194.
49.01% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Central Penn College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (53 completions)
- Physical Therapy Assistant (28 completions)
- Computer Science (22 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (19 completions)
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other (16 completions)
- Accounting (16 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (14 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (14 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (13 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Central Penn College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 18.46%; completion rate 50.91%; median earnings $45,370 at 10 years; net price $18,953. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$19,854
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Penn College was $19,854.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,953
2024 Value
In 2024 Central Penn College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,953.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$75,812 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,953 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$79,416 4-Year Tuition
$7,581 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$29,435 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$117,740 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Central Penn College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
49.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.76% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Central Penn College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Central Penn College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $16,167 | $16,167 | $18,032 |
| 2014 | $16,659 | $16,659 | $18,539 |
| 2015 | $17,151 | $17,151 | $15,864 |
| 2016 | $17,646 | $17,646 | $18,738 |
| 2017 | $18,174 | $18,174 | $18,889 |
| 2018 | $18,714 | $18,714 | $17,936 |
| 2019 | $18,714 | $18,714 | $20,862 |
| 2020 | $18,714 | $18,714 | $19,065 |
| 2021 | $18,714 | $18,714 | $16,605 |
| 2022 | $19,404 | $19,404 | $12,481 |
| 2023 | $19,404 | $19,404 | $19,279 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
18.46% Acceptance Rate
594 Total Applicants
154 Students Admitted
94 First-Time Students Enrolled
61.04% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Central Penn College reported total enrollment of about 662 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.1%), Black or African American (18.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). About 49.01% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
20.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Central Penn College in 2024 is 662 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,060 students. Graduate enrollment is about 13 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 55.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.71% 100% Completion Time
50.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.71% of students graduating from Central Penn College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 40% male / 60% female
- Physical Therapy Assistant: 25% male / 75% female
- Computer Science: 77% male / 23% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Central Penn College.
Return on Investment
$23,194 Median Student Debt
$45,370 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
51.12% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
498.45% Return on Investment
5.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Central Penn College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 25 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 53 completions
2. Physical Therapy Assistant: 28 completions
3. Computer Science: 22 completions
4. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 19 completions
5. Legal Professions and Studies, Other: 16 completions
6. Accounting: 16 completions
7. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 14 completions
8. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 14 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Central Penn College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Central Penn College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Central Penn College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,380
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,554
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Central Penn College is a private for-profit institution located in Summerdale, PA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Physical Therapy Assistant, Computer Science. Enrollment is approximately 662 students. Student body composition includes White (55.1%), Black or African American (18.0%), Hispanic or Latino (9.5%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 18.46%. The 150%-time completion rate is 50.91%. Approximately 49.01% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Summerdale, PA 17093-0309
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Central Penn College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Central Penn College located?
Central Penn College is located in Summerdale, PA.
What is Central Penn College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Central Penn College is 18.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 594 applicants and 154 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Central Penn College cost?
Reported tuition is $19,854 and average net price is $18,953 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,581 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Central Penn College?
Central Penn College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,060 students, White (55.1%), Black or African American (18.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Central Penn College?
About 50.6% of students at Central Penn College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Central Penn College earn?
Median earnings are $40,798 six years after entry and $45,370 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Central Penn College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Central Penn College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,194.
Is Central Penn College public or private?
Central Penn College is a private for-profit institution located in Summerdale, PA.
Is Central Penn College an HBCU?
No. Central Penn College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Central Penn College a tribal college?
No. Central Penn College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Central Penn College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Central Penn College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.5%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.