Central Penn College Information

Central Penn College opens opportunities to students from a variety of academic backgrounds by providing the education needed for employment and advancement in their fields. Central Penn College is a small private college in central Pennsylvania offering nine bachelor of science degree programs, seven associate in science degree programs, three associate in applied science degree programs, a master of professional studies degree program and more than a dozen post secondary certificate programs. Since 1881, Central Penn has been a leader in delivering career-focused education to students in Pennsylvania and beyond. With an average student to teacher ratio of 15 to 1, students never feel like “just a number” at our institution. Central Penn’s career-relevant programs are taught by supportive faculty with real-world experience. Accelerated 11-week terms and a year-round schedule enable students to complete a bachelor’s degree in three years, if they go full-time during each term. Students enjoy small class sizes, hands-on learning and a variety of convenient course formats, including day, evening, in-person, online and hybrid classes. Central Penn College is a career-oriented, baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate, residential college in the suburbs of Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Central Penn's standards for excellence are high and our graduates are in demand. Since 1881, we have remained dedicated to providing a hands-on education in a real-world setting taught by experienced, caring faculty. With a number of associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Central Penn College students enjoy the variety and flexibility of our academic programs whether they want to hone their skills or earn a degree.