Central Penn's mission is to open opportunities for students from a variety of academic backgrounds by providing the education needed for employment and advancement in their fields.
Central Penn College Unveils New Surgical Technology Education Center
When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered many doors in the midstate in 2020, it sent the health care sector into overdrive. Central Penn College leaders reached out to their health care partners during this unprecedented crisis to see what training and staff they needed most urgently, and the answer was clear: they needed surgical technologists—those who …
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FULL STORYCentral Penn College Announces Development Plans for Summerdale Property
Central Penn College, a leader in Central Pennsylvania business education since 1881, is embarking on an exciting new chapter. This project reflects the college’s deep commitment to reinvesting in the community, fostering local business growth, and further solidifying its roots in Summerdale.
FULL STORYExpanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Program Gets Green Light at Central Penn College
Central Penn College is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry has approved its new Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) program, with classes expected to start in its upcoming summer and fall terms.
FULL STORYOur student-first approach has helped 88.1% of Central Penn graduates find a job in their chosen field or continue their education within one year of graduation based on our most recent One-Year Graduate Follow-up Report. It should be noted that 98.1% of graduates were employed in some capacity or continuing their education.
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TOTAL STUDENTS: 822
TOTAL ONLINE: 367
ACADEMIC DEGREE MIX
ASSOCIATE DEGREE: 28%
BACHELOR'S DEGREE: 57%
MASTER'S DEGREE: 3%
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Financial Aid
Finanical aid and scholarship opportunities are available to more students than you might think. Let us help you make it work.
We are so invested in our students’ success that 85% of Central Penn staff donate a portion of their pay to student scholarships. We believe in your story so much we are willing to help fund it!
We can help make the numbers work
It’s about getting the best value for your educational dollar. Central Penn’s financial aid team will make sure you’re aware of all the options—grants, scholarships, work-study, loans––so you can choose the best methods to fund your education.
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Answering your questions. Tracking down transcripts. Coordinating student housing. Those are just some of the things we do––right from the get-go––to make your Central Penn experience positive and successful!
