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 2025 tuition & fees of Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is $17,104 for Pennsylvania residents and $17,104 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Pennsylvania public community colleges' average ($14,412).

The school has 171 students, which is lower than Pennsylvania community collleges' average (1,113). The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Pennsylvania community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees is $17,104 for undergraduate programs at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology. The tuition & fees at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is cheaper than the average costs ($14,412) over public community colleges in Pennsylvania.

The following tables show 2024-2025 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.

2025 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$17,104
Books & Supplies$1,340
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,684
Average Financial Aid$6,979
Cost of Attendance$31,128
Total Costs After Financial Aid$24,149
2025 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology$17,104
Public Community Colleges in Pennsylvania$20,498
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$20,310
2025 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$17,104 $1,340 1,564 Hours 12 Months
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician$13,855 $790 720 Hours 6 Months
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist$12,514 $345 1,250 Hours 14 Months
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician$11,040 $1,710 900 Hours 8 Months
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician$9,240 $580 900 Hours 9 Months
Welding Technology/Welder$11,206 $675 900 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/Cosmetologist6 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/Technician1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder15 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Woodworking3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant3 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training51 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 171 students at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 51 male students and 75 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
Total1269927
Male Students51438
Female Students755619

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 (2024-2025) »In-State$17,104
Out-of-State$17,104
Acceptance Rate96.20%
Student Population »171 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »95%
Retention Rate87% (Full-time)
90% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$6,979
Students to Faculty10:1 (10.00%)