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Central Penn College

country rank  1489
world rank  5440

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University Overview

Established in 1881, Central Penn College is a for-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small town of Summerdale (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Central Penn College (Central Penn) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Central Penn College (Central Penn) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 144-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. Central Penn also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aid and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Central Penn College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Central Penn College's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Central Penn College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Central Penn College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym Central Penn
Founded 1881
Motto Your bridge to success
Colours Maroon and silver
Mascot Knights
Video Presentation

University Location

Address 600 Valley Road, PO Box 309
Summerdale
17093-0309 Pennsylvania
United States
Central Penn College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Central Penn College Phone Number (800) 759 2727
Central Penn College Fax Number (717) 732 5254
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Recognition and Accreditation

Central Penn College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Central Penn College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1977


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Central Penn College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Central Penn College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Central Penn College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Central Penn College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Central Penn College's academic range and degree level offering.



Central Penn College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Central Penn College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Central Penn College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Central Penn College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Central Penn College.



Central Penn College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students		 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Central Penn College's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Central Penn College Admission Info


Central Penn College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Central Penn College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is considered but not required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is neither required nor recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Central Penn College's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Central Penn College's Admission Office Admission Office



(717) 728 2201


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Central Penn College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Central Penn College Size and Profile


Central Penn College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Central Penn College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Central Penn College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Central Penn College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a for-profit higher education institution.


Central Penn College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Central Penn College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


Central Penn College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Central Penn College is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Central Penn College Facilities


Central Penn College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Central Penn College's Library
Central Penn College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 24,082 physical volumes, 1,472 physical media, 5 digital/electronic media and 31 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 3 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Central Penn College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Central Penn College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Central Penn College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 396 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Central Penn College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Central Penn College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Central Penn College Services


Central Penn College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Central Penn College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Central Penn College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Central Penn College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Central Penn College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Central Penn College Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Central Penn College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Central Penn College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

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