Central Penn College
Central Penn
Summerdale, Pennsylvania 17093-0309
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Central Penn College is a private institution in Summerdale with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 721 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
39% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,370 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,279.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Market Street Location Central Penn College was founded in 1881 under the name "Pennsylvania Business College".
- •In 1970 the new president Bart Milano moved the Central Pennsylvania Business School, as it was known at that time, across the river to Enola where it continues to operate today.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
36.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,035
Programs (22)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
64%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment