Central Penn College

Central Penn College is a small private non-profit baccalaureate institution located in Summerdale, Pennsylvania, with an undergraduate enrollment of 662. As a baccalaureate-level institution, it concentrates its academic programs at the undergraduate level, offering focused four-year degrees with direct pathways to employment or graduate study. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Pennsylvania postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 18% acceptance rate, admission is selective. Applicants are evaluated on a competitive basis, with roughly 18 out of every 100 candidates offered admission. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $17,011 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 43%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $45,370. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.