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Central Penn College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPAN/A
Acceptance Rate18.5%

Central Penn is test-optional, but its 18.5% acceptance rate means strong scores can still be a useful edge. Aim to submit only if your SAT or ACT is at or above the college’s admitted-student range, and use the 65% freshman retention rate as a reminder to evaluate academic fit too.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Central Penn College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Central Penn College is a small suburban institution with 671 undergraduate students. Central Penn has a 65% freshman retention rate and a 44% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Location

Summerdale, PA

Undergrad Enrollment671
Freshman Retention65%
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio7:1
Graduation Rate44%
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key Central Penn College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Central Penn is test-optional, use this timeline only if you choose to submit scores. Take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and October for retakes to improve your superscore before your regular application.

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What you'll actually pay

Central Penn’s tuition and fees are $19,854. The FAFSA priority deadline is March 15, so plan to submit financial aid materials by then.

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Tuition and Fees$19,854
Room and Board$7,581
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application FeeN/A
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

At Central Penn College, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $27,435 before books, transportation, and personal expenses. Net costs can vary based on financial need, program, housing plans, and eligibility for federal, state, institutional, or outside aid. Students should compare the published price with their financial aid offer to understand the amount they may actually pay.

Student life at Central Penn College

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Housing

23% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: Priority

Coed
Men only
Women only
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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