It is an applied technology college (known by the locals and alumni alike as "Penn Tech", for decades) that offers certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and master's[1] degree programs in more than 100 fields of study.

It has 15 varsity sports teams which compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III in the United East Conference (UEC).

[7] Penn College offers more than 100 bachelor, associate, and certificate majors in careers ranging from manufacturing, design, transportation, and construction to hospitality, health, business, and natural resources.

[2] In addition to other campus dining units, Penn College has a casual fine-dining restaurant named "Le Jeune Chef".

The police department carries out security and safety duties as well as investigative procedures for crimes committed on campus.

[18][19] Penn College teams participate as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III.

Men's sports include archery, baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse,[20] soccer, tennis and wrestling.

The college also sponsors club sports including bowling, dancing, martial arts, men's volleyball and powerlifting.