Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Pennsylvania

Rural Pennsylvania technical college focused on engineering and applied technologies with open admissions.

College statistics

Address:
540 N Harrison Rd
Pleasant Gap, PA
16823
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.cpi.edu/
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is a public 2-year technical college located in Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania, serving students pursuing hands-on training in engineering and engineering-related technologies. The college operates in a rural setting and enrolls 126 students with open admissions—the acceptance rate is 94.9%.

Tuition is $17,104 annually for both in-state and out-of-state students, with a total cost of attendance of $18,444 when books and supplies are included. This institution is classified as a Special Focus college emphasizing applied and career studies, preparing students directly for technical employment rather than transfer pathways to four-year universities.

This school works best for students committed to technical certification and immediate workforce entry in engineering fields. Before enrolling, ask about program-specific accreditation, job placement rates for graduates, and whether the college offers support services for technical coursework. Visit www.cpi.edu/ for details on program offerings and enrollment.