Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is a public community college located in Pleasant Gap, PA. It offers 23 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is $16,996 for Pennsylvania residents and $16,996 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Pennsylvania public community colleges' average ($13,917).

The school has 131 students, which is lower than Pennsylvania community collleges' average (1,055). The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Pennsylvania community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees is $16,996 for undergraduate programs at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology. The tuition & fees at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is more expensive than the average costs ($13,917) over public community colleges in Pennsylvania.

The following tables show 2023-2024 tuition & fees at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and compare to Pennsylvania community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$16,996
Books & Supplies$1,315
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,684
Average Financial Aid$6,524
Cost of Attendance$30,995
Total Costs After Financial Aid$24,471
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology$16,996
Public Community Colleges in Pennsylvania$19,557
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$19,928
2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$16,996 $1,315 1,564 Hours 12 Months
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician$12,860 $495 720 Hours 6 Months
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist$11,790 $120 1,250 Hours 14 Months
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician$10,360 $1,452 900 Hours 8 Months
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician$8,650 $135 900 Hours 9 Months
Welding Technology/Welder$10,230 $505 900 Hours 9 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs194NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Landscaping and Groundskeeping NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist9 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Woodworking NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training49 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 131 students at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 67 male students and 101 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total16813434
Male Students67661
Female Students1016833

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address540 N Harrison Rd, Pleasant Gap, PA
Phone814-359-2793
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$16,996
Out-of-State$16,996
Acceptance Rate94.89%
Student Population »131 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »77%
Retention Rate78% (Full-time)
85% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$6,524
Students to Faculty10:1 (10.00%)