Central Pennsylvania College - Summerdale

College Hill & Valley Rds, Summerdale, PA 17093

Website: Central Pennsylvania College - Summerdale

Central Pennsylvania College - Summerdale School Description

Central Penn's mission is to provide an education that prepares its graduates to obtain employment in their chosen field, continue their education and be contributing members of society.

Central Penn is a career-oriented, baccalaureate, residential college in the suburbs of Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, our standards for excellence are high and our graduates are in demand. Since 1881, we have remained dedicated to providing a hands-on education in a real-world setting taught by experienced, caring faculty.

With more than 20 bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and certificate programs, our students enjoy the variety and flexibility of our academic programs whether they want to hone their skills or earn a degree.

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Central Pennsylvania College - Summerdale

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Central Pennsylvania College is America's largest career-oriented college located in the suburban Harrisburg, Pennsylvania neighborhood of Summerdale, Pennsylvania.

Established in 1881, Central Penn, formerly known as Central Pennsylvania Business School, officially changed its name in 1999 to better characterize the diversity of the school's academic programs. Central Penn offers two-year associate's degree and three- and four-year bachelor's degree programs to its students. The college offers on-campus housing, but about 60 percent of the school’s students commute.

The school’s library, the Charles T. Jones Library, features a learning resource center open to the public. A swimming pool,basketball and volleyball courts and picnic areas also are features of the drug- and alcohol-free campus. The college is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Campuses

Summerdale (Main) Campus

Introduction

The main campus of Central Pennsylvania College is located in Summerdale. This campus comprises five academic buildings: the Charles "T." 1 Jones Leadership Library, 34 student townhouses, six apartment buildings, the Kids On Campus Child Development Center, and the Boyer House and farm grounds.

Advanced Technology Education Center (ATEC)

Dedicated in 2001, the ATEC building is one of the newest buildings on campus. The third floor of ATEC contains the Admissions Office, Continuing Education Office, and many computer labs. A reception area, the Academic Provost's Office, a crime lab, and many general education classrooms are on the second floor. The main level of ATEC houses the Conference Center and banquet and reception halls, the Scoozi Cafe, the Student Lounge, as well as student mailboxes and a kiosk branch of AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union.

Bollinger Hall

Bollinger Hall houses both the Business Administration and Criminal Justice division offices, the Security Office, the Residence Life and Facilities Directors, the Central Penn Travel Center, the Computer-Integrated Courtroom, and several traditional classrooms.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
For Profit
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
981
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
66%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 12,648
Students Receiving Aid:
83%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Central Pennsylvania College - Summerdale Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Central Pennsylvania College - Summerdale Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 66%
Part-Time 34%
Men vs. Women
Women 68%
Men 32%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 70%
African-American 17%
Other 7%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 64%
Out-of-State 36%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 64%
New Jersey 6%
Maryland 5%
New York 2%
Massachusetts 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 48%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Central Pennsylvania College - Summerdale Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 12,648    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 11,988    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 660    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 943 34%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 980 34%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 500 33%  
Student Loans:
$ 1,392 75%  
Any Aid:
  83%  

Central Pennsylvania College - Summerdale Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 41% (Highly Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Recommended

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