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ACCEPTANCE RATE

84.34%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

96%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

9:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

36

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,159

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Central Penn College

Also known as Central Penn

600 Valley Road P.O. Box 309, Summerdale, PA

[Information Provided by Central Penn College]

Central Penn College is a career-oriented, baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate, residential college in Summerdale, a suburb of Harrisburg, with an offsite location in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Central Penn College offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs for both traditional and continuing education students by providing hands-on and online distance education taught by experienced, caring faculty.

We offer personal attention, community partnerships and hands-on learning.  Our experienced faculty members work in the fields they teach, so they can impart current knowledge that students can immediately use in their careers.

You are success driven.

Based on our most recent One-Year Graduate Survey, 89.2% of our graduates were employed in their chosen field or continuing their education.*

*Based on graduates for whom we have information. Central Penn College 2017-2018 One-Year Graduate Follow-up Report, July 2, 2019. centralpenn.edu/success

You are concerned about college costs.

We can help. At Central Penn, financial aid is available to those who qualify, including grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs. Our financial planning coordinators will guide you every step of the way.  The acceptance of credits is subject to review by the school and cannot be guaranteed.

You are goal oriented.

We have accelerated bachelor and associate degree programs that can put you on the fast track to career success in a wide variety of fields. With classes held year round, you can finish your degree in just three years, plus an internship.

You want to be part of a community.

Central Penn has more than 1,385 diverse students, unique apartment living arrangements instead of dorms, and a true spirit of community. So you will make friends for a lifetime, gain social skills for the real-world career of your choice, and enjoy a quality of life on campus unlike any other.

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Central Penn College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; website: http://www.capteonline.org.

School Disclosure Link

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, http://centralpenn.edu/disclosures/#AB

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Central Penn accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

Total enrollment at Central Penn College is around 1,000 students, where graduate students make up roughly 10% of the student body.

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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Central Penn College may offer services to students like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program
    • * Accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (since 2014)

Intercollegiate Athletics

Central Penn College is a Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the USCAA classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field, X-Country

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