School Highlights
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology serves 171 students (81% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Acceptance Rate: 96%
- Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 21%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
20 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
23
14
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology has declined by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology diversity score of 0.35 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 498% over five years.
Total Enrollment
171 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
139 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
32 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
190 students
368 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
139 students
290 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
90 students
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
79%
50%
% Hawaiian
14%
n/a
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
78%
61%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,417
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
96%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology?
The acceptance rate of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is 96%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
What is Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology's ranking?
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Most Programs Offered and Least debt for graduating students.
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