Central Penn CollegeCentral Penn College
Summerdale, PA · Northeast
- Acceptance rate
- 18.5%
- Cost after aid
- $18,953
- Graduation rate
- 51%
About Central Penn College
Central Penn College is a very small private university in Summerdale, PA, in a city setting.
What Central Penn College looks for
Central Penn College accepts roughly 18%, which means a strong application is necessary but not sufficient. Most admitted students are at or above the mid-50 in test scores and have at least one extracurricular thread that AOs read as substantive. The supplements matter. The "why us" essay is where many otherwise-strong applications fall apart, because it reads as a Mad Libs of the school's website rather than a real plan.
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Central Penn College?
Central Penn College admits roughly 18% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.
What does Central Penn College actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $18,953 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Central Penn College a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Central Penn College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
