Community College of Allegheny County Tuition &

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Community College of Allegheny County is a public community college in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving roughly 9,544 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,970 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,842. Student demographics in federal data include White (57.5%) and Black or African American (19.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,842
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $13,970 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 9,544 38.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 24.22%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 40.6%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 31.6%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 17,809
  • Room & Board: $12,000 annual estimate

Community College of Allegheny County: what the data shows

Common questions about Community College of Allegheny County, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Community College of Allegheny County?

Community College of Allegheny County is located in Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP 15233-1895).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Community College of Allegheny County public or private?

Community College of Allegheny County is a Public institution.

How much does Community College of Allegheny County cost?

Published tuition: $4,842 in-state, $12,583 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $13,970.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$12,524
$30,001–$48,000$13,255
$48,001–$75,000$14,623
$75,001–$110,000$17,788
$110,001+$19,491

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,368.

How big is Community College of Allegheny County?

Total enrollment: 9,544 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 17,809 students.

About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Community College of Allegheny County?

150%-time completion rate: 24.22%.

First-year retention: 62.7%.

What do graduates of Community College of Allegheny County earn?

Median earnings: $33,940 six years after entry; $39,449 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,680.

32.26% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Community College of Allegheny County known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Community College of Allegheny County a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 24.22%; median earnings $39,449 at 10 years; net price $13,970. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$4,842
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Community College of Allegheny County was $4,842.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$13,970
2024 Value

In 2024 Community College of Allegheny County had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,970.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$55,880 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$13,970 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$19,368 4-Year In-State Tuition

$50,332 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$12,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$18,342 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$73,368 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Community College of Allegheny County.

Financial Aid by Income Level

32.26% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Community College of Allegheny County was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Community College of Allegheny County in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$3,540$9,784$6,408
2014$3,917$10,358$6,244
2015$3,999$10,440$6,166
2016$4,131$10,751$9,115
2017$4,198$10,953$9,021
2018$4,315$11,251$9,292
2019$4,489$11,605$9,047
2020$4,602$11,863$9,284
2021$4,602$11,863$9,220
2022$4,722$12,223$8,921
2023$4,842$12,583$8,166

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Community College of Allegheny County reported total enrollment of about 9,544 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (57.5%), Black or African American (19.2%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (7.8%). About 32.26% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.1% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Community College of Allegheny County in 2024 is 9,544 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 17,809 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

62.7%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 57.5%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

12.03% 100% Completion Time

24.22% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 12.03% of students graduating from Community College of Allegheny County completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • General Studies: 32% male / 68% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 21% male / 79% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 48% male / 52% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Community College of Allegheny County.

Return on Investment

$12,680 Median Student Debt

$39,449 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

32.14% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

605.96% Return on Investment

3.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Community College of Allegheny County.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 89 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. General Studies: 299 completions

2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 218 completions

3. Business Administration and Management, General: 155 completions

4. Carpentry/Carpenter: 137 completions

5. Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation: 101 completions

6. Electrician: 82 completions

7. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 72 completions

8. Ironworking/Ironworker: 53 completions

9. Child Development: 49 completions

Most popular programs at Community College of Allegheny County.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Community College of Allegheny County graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Community College of Allegheny County from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 31.6%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,600
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,436

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Community College of Allegheny County is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 9,544 students. Student body composition includes White (57.5%), Black or African American (19.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 24.22%. Approximately 32.26% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Location

Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1895

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 24.22% graduation rate at Community College of Allegheny County falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 89 distinct degree programs, Community College of Allegheny County provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Community College of Allegheny County located?

Community College of Allegheny County is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

How much does Community College of Allegheny County cost?

Reported tuition is $4,842 and average net price is $13,970 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,000 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Community College of Allegheny County?

Community College of Allegheny County reports undergraduate enrollment of about 17,809 students, White (57.5%), Black or African American (19.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Community College of Allegheny County?

About 40.6% of students at Community College of Allegheny County are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Community College of Allegheny County earn?

Median earnings are $33,940 six years after entry and $39,449 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Community College of Allegheny County?

The 150%-time completion rate is 24.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Community College of Allegheny County students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,680.

Is Community College of Allegheny County public or private?

Community College of Allegheny County is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Is Community College of Allegheny County an HBCU?

No. Community College of Allegheny County is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Community College of Allegheny County a tribal college?

No. Community College of Allegheny County is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Community College of Allegheny County a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Community College of Allegheny County does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.2%).

Is Community College of Allegheny County religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Community College of Allegheny County in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools profile
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Pennsylvania

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.