Central Penn College Voted Best College
Central Penn College is proud to announce that it has been named the Reader’s Choice for ‘Best College’ in Harrisburg Magazine’s 2025 Reader’s Choice awards for the second straight year. The annual contest recognizes the best businesses, organizations, and institutions in the capital region, with winners chosen directly by community votes. This year’s recognition is particularly significant, as the college received double the number …
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FULL STORYCentral Penn College Taps World Marathoner to Lead Cross Country Program
Central Penn College is excited to announce the hiring of Kelly Smith as the new head coach for its cross country program. Smith will take over the burgeoning program in the fall, with a mission to cultivate a new generation of student-athletes at the college. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree …
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FULL STORYCentral Penn College Partners with Pennsylvania State Police, Offering College Credit for Academy Training
Central Penn College (CPC) today announced a new partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), establishing a collaborative pathway for enlisted and retired troopers to earn college credit for their academy training. This partnership aims to streamline the process for troopers seeking Associate or Bachelor of Science degrees at Central Penn College, primarily in Criminal Justice, by recognizing …
FULL STORYOur student-first approach has helped 89.5% 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 97.9% of graduates were employed in some capacity or continuing their education.
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Central Penn College feels like home. That’s what our students say. Our welcoming environment makes it easy to join clubs, get involved, make friends and have fun. Experience the Central Penn difference!
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Our faculty understand your challenges. Many of them have worked in their chosen industry. Some still do. And they bring that specialized, real-world knowledge into the classroom. You’ll get the full benefit of their knowledge, enthusiasm and support as you pursue your own career-focused, educational journey.
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Fast Facts About Central Penn College
TOTAL STUDENTS: 821
TOTAL ONLINE: 367
ACADEMIC DEGREE MIX
ASSOCIATE DEGREE: 28%
BACHELOR'S DEGREE: 57%
MASTER'S DEGREE: 3%
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FACULTY TO STUDENT RATIO
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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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We’re with you every step of the way
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!
