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Central Penn College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Summerdale, PAπŸ›οΈ Private universityπŸ“ Test-optional

Central Penn College is a small private institution in Summerdale, PA, with 943 students and an 18.5% acceptance rate. The school is particularly strong in Health Professions and Business, which together account for 77% of degrees awarded. After accounting for financial aid, the average net price is $13,803 annually, though the 51% six-year graduation rate and 65% first-year retention rate are notably below national averages.

Acceptance rate
18.5%
Enrollment
943
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
51%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$15,859
family income
$30–48k
$19,164
family income
$48–75k
$17,011
family income
$75–110k
$18,973
family income
$110k+
$23,656
family income
49% receive Pell grants
66% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields Central Penn College graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
43.4%
Business & Marketing
33.5%
Computer Science
9.1%
Legal Studies
7.6%
Criminal Justice
5.3%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$45,370
Earnings (6 yr)
$40,798
Completion
51%
Retention
65%
Median debt
$23,194

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Central Penn College?

Central Penn College has an acceptance rate of 18.5%, making it highly selective.

How much does Central Penn College actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $15,859 per year, rising to $23,656 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Central Penn College?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.