Central Penn College
Summerdale, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 858
Graduate Enrollment: 19
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 88.66%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 50.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 19.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 45.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 19.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 12.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 7.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 58.0%
Black: 16.3%
Hispanic: 11.0%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 4.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 6.2%
Black: 16.3%
Hispanic: 11.0%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 4.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 6.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $25,657
In-State tuition: $18,714Out-of-State tuition: $18,714
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,416 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $5,750 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,200 (2022)
Average Family Income: $49,403 (2017)
Median Family Income: $28,098 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 52.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 77.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,194 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $246 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,658 |
| $30k-48k | $15,694 |
| $48k-75k | $14,563 |
| $75k-110k | $23,051 |
| $110k+ | $22,907 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 28%6-year graduation rate: 44%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,194 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,667 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,915 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,151 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 48.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 56.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 68.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 27.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 31.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $40,447 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,854 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Science. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 14 | $42,163 | $322 | $49,535 ($4,128) | |
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | 12 | $36,153 ($3,013) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 31 | $47,319 | $349 | $32,745 ($2,729) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 15 | $40,974 | $266 | $48,495 ($4,041) | |
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 107 | $22,561 | $154 | $39,373 ($3,281) | $36,385 ($3,032) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 77 | $44,341 | $368 | $47,326 ($3,944) | $52,218 ($4,352) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 8 | $66,367 ($5,531) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 21 | $48,383 | $302 | $46,396 ($3,866) | |
| Associate's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Marketing. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $46,404Full time faculty: 47%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
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