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Central Penn College Women's Track and Field

Central Penn College (CPC) · Summerdale, Pennsylvania · Private university

NSCAANSCAA
Acceptance rate18%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate51%finish within six years
Undergraduates684Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty7 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Central Penn College Women's Track and Field coaches

Coaches at Central Penn College who recruit Women's Track and Field, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Central Penn College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NSCAA
Conference
NSCAA
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
centralpennknights.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralComputer ScienceCriminal Justice/Safety StudiesEntrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesHealth/Health Care Administration/ManagementLegal Assistant/Paralegal
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
7 : 1
Graduation rate
51% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$18,324
Campus

Where it is

Central Penn College in Summerdale.

Location
Summerdale, Pennsylvania
Type
Private
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Eastern
Website
centralpenn.edu
Overview

About Central Penn College Women's Track and Field

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Kelly Smith is the Head Cross Country Coach for Central Penn College Women's Track and Field, verified November 2026. Central Penn College (CPC) competes in NSCAA Women's Track and Field as a member of the NSCAA. Central Penn College is a small private school in Summerdale, Pennsylvania with 684 undergraduates, a 18% acceptance rate.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Central Penn College Women's Track and Field

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Kelly Smith, the Head Cross Country Coach. Central Penn College has 1 coach for Women's Track and Field, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your PRs in your events, with links to verified results in the subject line and first sentences.
  3. Send your videoInclude race or attempt video from recent meets, with the link near the top so Kelly can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Central Penn College staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.

Email Coach Kelly Smith at Central Penn College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.

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Questions

Central Penn College Women's Track and Field FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Central Penn College public or private?

Central Penn College is a private school in Summerdale, Pennsylvania.

What conference is Central Penn College Women's Track and Field in?

The NSCAA.

How many coaches does Central Penn College Women's Track and Field have?

1 coach, led by Kelly Smith, the Head Cross Country Coach.

Who is the head coach of Central Penn College Women's Track and Field?

Kelly Smith is the Head Cross Country Coach.

Can you walk on to Central Penn College Women's Track and Field?

It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.

How much does Central Penn College cost?

In-state tuition is $18,324 and out-of-state tuition is $18,324 a year.

What is the Central Penn College acceptance rate?

18% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Central Penn College Women's Track and Field coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified November 2026