Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Pleasant Gap, PA · Public · 2-year

  • Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $7,723 a year (2022–23)
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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology reported an acceptance rate of 96% for fall 2024.

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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology GPA requirements

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology doesn't consider high school GPA when it decides on first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology acceptance rate

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology admitted 177 of 184 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is a public 2-year college in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania, with 171 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Required
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Not considered
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology's admissions office before you apply.

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology doesn't award college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $7,723 a year at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How important is GPA for getting into Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology?

Not as a number: Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology requires high school record and other tests. It doesn't consider high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

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

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 177 of 184 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology test optional?

No, it's test blind: Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA does Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology look for?

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology doesn't consider high school GPA in admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology accept AP credit?

No. Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it doesn't award credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams for 2024–25.

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

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $7,723 a year at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology ask for a personal statement?

No. Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology consider legacy status?

No. Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and TechnologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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