Cost advantage
Affordable two-year option
Tuition in the low range for community colleges.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Tuition
$4,632
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
11,312
Type
Community College
Setting
Urban
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$4,632
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,440
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,527
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,159
Net price (after aid)$13,306
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,031
$30k – $48k$13,411
$48k – $75k$15,993
$75k – $110k$18,501
$110k+$19,006
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$40,852
Median debt at graduation$10,750
Est. monthly loan payment$114
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.8×Graduates earn about 3.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants53%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans30%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
20%
Freshman Retention
57%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$13.3k
Out-of-state value
$12.4k below avg
Need-based aid friendly
53% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$4.6k
Out-of-state
$12.4k
Net price
$13.3k
Pell
53%
above avg
Median debt
$10.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$40.9k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
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Philadelphia, PA 19130
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
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Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (30)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Data ScienceWeb Development
Business
ManagementFinanceInformation Systems
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
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About Community College of Philadelphia
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- Where is Community College of Philadelphia located?
- Community College of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Community College of Philadelphia?
- Community College of Philadelphia is a public community college based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Community College of Philadelphia?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Community College of Philadelphia is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Community College of Philadelphia?
- Community College of Philadelphia's published in-state tuition is approximately $4,632 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Community College of Philadelphia?
- Community College of Philadelphia reports total enrollment of approximately 11,312 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Community College of Philadelphia?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Community College of Philadelphia.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Community College of Philadelphia are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Community College of Philadelphia, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/community-college-of-philadelphia