What's the most affordable college in Philadelphia?

In-district community colleges typically have the lowest tuition in Philadelphia. Use CampusPin's tuition filter to see exact numbers — sticker prices vary widely between public and private institutions.

Can I commute to college from Philadelphia?

Yes — every college on this page is in or adjacent to the Philadelphia metro. Many community colleges and several four-year campuses serve commuter students with day, evening, and online options. Check each profile for transit and parking notes where reported.

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Colleges in Philadelphia, PA

CampusPin lists 21 colleges and universities in or near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — 17 universities and 4 community colleges, with 2 public and 19 private institutions.

Philadelphia is home to Penn, Drexel, Temple, Saint Joseph's, La Salle, and a strong community-college network.

All colleges in Philadelphia

Academy of Vocal Arts
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$26,929
Acceptance
40%
Enrollment
3,390
ASPIRA City College
Philadelphia, PA · Community College · Private
Tuition
$12,147
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
12
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$39,410
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
1,361
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,632
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
11,312
Curtis Institute of Music
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$6,000
Acceptance
7%
Enrollment
159
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$60,663
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
21,623
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$33,968
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
3,000
Jna Institute of Culinary Arts
Philadelphia, PA · Community College · Private
Tuition
$14,575
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
31
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$35,570
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
3,094
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Community College · Private
Tuition
$26,929
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
374
Missio Theological Seminary
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$26,929
Acceptance
44%
Enrollment
3,558
Moore College of Art and Design
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$50,279
Acceptance
61%
Enrollment
399
Peirce College
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$15,060
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
871
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$44,600
Acceptance
88%
Enrollment
141
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$26,929
Acceptance
57%
Enrollment
3,027
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$51,340
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
7,115
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$10,869
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
120
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · University · Public
Tuition
$22,082
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
29,734
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$45,683
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
3,708
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$66,104
Acceptance
6%
Enrollment
10,768
Walnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA · University · Private
Tuition
$23,550
Acceptance
95%
Enrollment
127

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