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Central Penn College

Central Penn College
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Official telephone: (717) 732-0702
Toll-free telephone: (800) 759-2727
Fax number: (717) 732-5254
Website: www.centralpenn.edu
Central Penn College
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2015 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Stacey Obi,
Vice President for Enrollment
Contacting the office: 717 728-2201

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: September 20
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
Admissions requirements:
Minimum 2.0 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: neither required nor recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Visit for interview by: September 20
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT recommended
School's test preference: no preference
Dates test scores should be received: September 20 for SAT I/ACT
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Additional requirements for some programs, including physical and occupational therapy.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 3%
Tuition deposit amount: $100, refundable within five business days.
Room deposit amount: $250, refundable within five business days.
Admission may be deferred: yes

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