Central Penn College
A good fit for competitive applicants and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 662 students.
About This School
Central Penn College is a private for-profit institution located in Summerdale, Pennsylvania with approximately 662 undergraduate students enrolled. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 18%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,953 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $37,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Central Penn College is a private for-profit college in Enola, Pennsylvania. Established in 1881, CPC offers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and a master's degree in Professional Studies. The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Central Penn College was originally known as Central Pennsylvania Business School. The school changed its name in 1999 to Central Pennsylvania College and then to Central Penn College in 2010.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 39% graduation rate and 64% freshman retention rate suggest that many students who start don't finish, which is a serious concern worth weighing carefully. On the positive side, debt at graduation is relatively low at $13,035, and the selective 26% acceptance rate hints at a more structured admissions process than typical open-enrollment for-profits. Worth considering if you have a clear career goal tied to one of their specific programs, but do your homework on outcomes for your particular field before committing, since median earnings of $37,700 a decade out leave little margin for error.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (662 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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