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Interested in attending Central Penn College?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Central Penn College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

79
%
Acceptance rate
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Central Penn College?

79%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Central Penn accepted 79% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 436 people applied and 346 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
218 / 273 (80%)
Men
126 / 163 (77%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Central Penn College:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Central Penn College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Central Penn College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Central Penn considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Interview

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Central Penn College?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Central Penn is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

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