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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 2-year

School Size & Setting

Fringe | Rural

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

6:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

540 N Harrison Rd, Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania 16823

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Phone

(814) 359-2793

Website
www.cpi.edu/

Mission Statement

The mission of the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology is to provide exceptional educational opportunities for career oriented central Pennsylvanians and to provide our region's employers with well trained and motivated employees who are fully prepared for the highly paid technical jobs of the 21st century.

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Mission Statement

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The mission of the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science & Technology is to provide exceptional educational opportunities for career oriented central Pennsylvanians and to provide our region's employers with well trained and motivated employees who are fully prepared for the highly paid technical jobs of the 21st century.

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cost & financial aid

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
81%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 54.0% $5,151
State/local grants 48.0% $3,693
Institutional grants 1.0% $2,500
Loans 66.0% $8,198

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Petroleum Technology/Technician
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Undergraduate Majors X

  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. Includes instruction in machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis, instrumentation, physical controls, automation, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), manufacturing planning, quality control, and informational infrastructure. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Petroleum Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the development and operation of oil and natural gas extraction and processing facilities. Includes instruction in principles of petroleum extraction and related geology, petroleum field mapping and site analysis, testing and sampling methods, instrument calibration, laboratory analysis, test equipment operation and maintenance, environment and safety monitoring procedures for oil/gas fields and facilities, facility inspection procedures, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
      • A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services. See other colleges that offer this major
  • MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the specialized maintenance and repair of trucks, buses, and other commercial and industrial vehicles. Includes instruction in diesel engine mechanics, suspension and steering, brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, preventive maintenance inspections, drive trains, gasoline engine mechanics, HVAC systems, and auxiliary equipment installation and repair. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
82.64%
  • Apply 121
  • Accepted 100
  • Attend 100

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$100
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Not applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Not applicable

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
65%
Male Students
35%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian93.13%
  2. Black4.58%
  3. Asian1.53%
  4. Hispanic/Latino0.76%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

193

Undergraduate students

193

Full Time Students
71%
Part Time Students
29%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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