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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Pleasant Gap, PA · Public · Certificate degrees · Rural

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About Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology is a regional vocational technical training school serving local public schools and adult learners. The school was established in 1969 by the Centre County public school districts. The School was formerly known as Centre County Vocational-Technical School. The school is governed by a board made up of school board directors from the four sending public school districts. The members are selected by the president of their respective school board and serve one year terms. The superintendent is from one of the sending districts and serves a one-year term on a rotating basis. In 2015, enrollment was 360 pupils. The complex is located in Pleasant Gap, within the Bellefonte Area School District's attendance region. The school offers both in-person and online courses to students from Bald Eagle Area, Bellefonte, and Penns Valley Area school districts. In 2015, the majority of students (41%) came from Bald Eagle Area School District. Bellefonte Area School District students were 39% of enrolled pupils. The school also offers courses for adults from the Centre County region.

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96%

Acceptance

$9,857

Net price

171

Enrollment

95%

Grad rate

Report Card

A+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

D

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

D

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

96%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,857

Average net price

In-state tuition

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

Books & supplies

Total cost of attendance

56%

Students receiving Pell grants

51%

Students with federal loans

$9,454

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$8,203
$30–48K
$10,518
$48–75K
$11,640
$75–110K
$15,817

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$41,677

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$41,196

Median earnings (6 yrs)

95%

Graduation rate

87%

Retention rate

71%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,587

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

171

Total enrollment

19%

Part-time

27

Avg. age at entry

55%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women
35% men

Race & ethnicity

White
96%
Hispanic
1%
Asian
1%
Black
1%

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology FAQ

Is Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology a public or private school?

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is a public institution located in Pleasant Gap, PA.

What is the acceptance rate at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology?

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology has an acceptance rate of 96%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology cost?

The average annual net price at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is $9,857 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

What is the graduation rate at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology?

About 95% of students at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology students earn a median of $41,677 per year.

How many students attend Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology?

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology enrolls about 171 students.

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