Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Rankings and Evaluation
Community Colleges
#18 in Community Colleges
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is ranked 18th in Community Colleges.
The following statements evaluate Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology by comparing key academic facts to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
- Its tuition & fees of $16,996 is comparable to similar schools.
- The acceptance rate (95%) is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in).
- It has very small number of students of 131.
- It offers limited area of study (23 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are $16,996 (out-of-state rate) and it is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology $16,996
All U.S. Colleges $17,692
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges $8,177
2-4 Years Colleges $13,123
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania $13,422
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 95% and it is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology 95%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges 77%
2-4 Years Colleges 75%
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 84%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
The yield, also known as enrollment rate, of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 75% and the yield is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology 75%
All U.S. Colleges 37%
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges 54%
2-4 Years Colleges 63%
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 56%
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 77% and it is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology 77%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges 34%
2-4 Years Colleges 47%
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 31%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 78% and it is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology 78%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges 61%
2-4 Years Colleges 65%
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 62%
Student Population
The total student population at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 131 and its population very small compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology 131
All U.S. Colleges 2,931
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges 5,796
2-4 Years Colleges 3,035
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 6,751
Financial Aid Amount
The average amount of financial aid received at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is $6,524 which is 38.39% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology $6,524
All U.S. Colleges $7,676
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges $4,837
2-4 Years Colleges $4,948
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania $5,259
Student to Faculty Ratio
The students to faculty ratio at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 10 to 1 and the ratio is very lower (smaller size classes) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology 10 to 1
All U.S. Colleges 15 to 1
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges 18 to 1
2-4 Years Colleges 17 to 1
Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 16 to 1
Number of Programs
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology offers 23 programs and it means limited area of study compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.