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What Makes Central Penn College A Good Fit?
Central Penn College is a career-oriented, residential college located in suburban Summerdale, PA, just minutes from downtown Harrisburg, the state capital. Established in 1881, the college offers a range of programs including certificates, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, catering to both traditional and continuing education students. Education is delivered through hands-on learning by experienced and caring faculty.
Since 1881, Central Penn has been a leader in delivering career-focused education to students in Pennsylvania and beyond.
The college emphasizes career-focused education, with programs taught by supportive faculty with real-world experience. The accelerated 11-week terms and year-round schedule enable students to complete a bachelor’s degree in three years, an associate degree in 18 months, and certificates in as little as nine months. Students benefit from small class sizes and various course formats, including day, evening, in-person, online, and hybrid classes.
Central Penn College is located on a 58-acre campus in suburban Summerdale, Pennsylvania. The campus is just minutes from downtown Harrisburg, Pa the state capital.
Central Penn College’s 58-acre campus features multiple academic buildings, including the Advanced Technology Education Center (ATEC), which houses classrooms, faculty and staff offices, computer labs, the Knight and Day Cafe, and The Central Penn College Conference Center. Other buildings include Bollinger Hall, Milano Hall, West Wing, the Stabler Health Sciences Building, the Surgical Technology Education Center, and the Charles “T” Jones Leadership Library. The campus also offers 34 student townhouses, six apartment buildings, a student union with the 250-person Capital Blue Cross Theatre, a dance studio, and the Greenly Fitness Center. Additionally, the historic Boyer House, a preserved farmhouse and barn, is situated on the campus. A 22-acre plot of land on the opposite side of Valley Road remains undeveloped. The campus is conveniently located at the crossroads of interstate 81 and PA Route 11/15 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania’s fastest growing county.
Central Penn College has everything you’re looking for in a college – a beautiful and safe suburban campus just a few minutes drive from the hustle and bustle Harrisburg, in-demand degree programs to choose from, and plenty to do after class.
What are we missing? Over-crowded parking lots, huge classrooms, and buses to trek across campus…just to name a few.
The Benefits of Central Penn College?
Central Penn College provides a unique college experience that allows you to realize your true potential. We know motivation is the key to success, which is why our faculty and staff are there to guide you every step of the way as you earn your degree.
- Career-focused degree programs
- Accelerated term schedule – Earn a bachelor’s in three years of less!
- 9-Month Certificate programs
- 18-month associate degree programs
- Flexible day, evening and online classes available
- Expert faculty – Get real-world knowledge from those who worked in the field!
Central Penn College's mission:
**Not all programs are offered in every format at all locations.