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About Central Penn College

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Central Penn College is a private liberal arts college in Summerdale, PA, known for its private baccalaureate college, small class sizes, and career focused programs. With an acceptance rate of 34%, Central Penn College is selective, typically enrolling around 144 students each year. Central Penn College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Central Penn College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $14,474 per year; the sticker price of $28,830 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Central Penn College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

selective

34%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Central Penn College

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Essay Strategy
Central Penn College is built around career-ready, workforce-focused programs, so make sure your application materials connect your academic interests directly to a specific career outcome. Admissions readers want to see that you have a clear professional goal, not just a general interest in a subject.
Demonstrated Interest
Central Penn is a smaller college where personal connections matter, so schedule a campus visit or attend an open house event in Summerdale to meet admissions staff face to face. Following up with a thank you email to your admissions contact after the visit reinforces your genuine interest.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Central Penn College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$29k/yr$15.9k
30k-48k~$29k/yr$19.2k
48k-75k~$29k/yr$17.0k
75k-110k~$29k/yr$19.0k
110k+~$29k/yr$23.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

39%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$41k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
598
Undergrad Enrollment
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