Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology: Review & Facts

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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is a public school with 135 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1969 and is the only school located in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
17
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers 17 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Industrial Technologies, Medical Assistant, Automotive and Mechanic, and HVAC. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is fair at 78% (close to Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Fair
The graduation rate at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is very good: 82%.

Student to faculty ratio at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is good -- 10:1. Find out more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - around $10,900 per academic year. The additional fees at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $200, which totals $11,100 a year.

Read the details about Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
83%
As reported in recent data, 121 applications were submitted and 100 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The undergraduate application fee at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is $100.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (814) 359-2793 or check Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Presently there is no on-campus housing at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology.

Based on the college crime data, Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
540 N Harrison Rd
Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania
16823, USA
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