Community College of Philadelphia Tuition & Completion

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Community College of Philadelphia is a public community college in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with about 11,948 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,911 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,632. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (38.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,632
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $11,911 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 11,948 37.8% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 24.44%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 55.4%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 32.4%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 18,710
  • Room & Board: $10,800 annual estimate

Community College of Philadelphia: what the data shows

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

Where is Community College of Philadelphia?

Community College of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA (ZIP 19130-3991).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Community College of Philadelphia public or private?

Community College of Philadelphia is a Public institution.

How much does Community College of Philadelphia cost?

Published tuition: $4,632 in-state, $12,744 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $11,911.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$10,728
$30,001–$48,000$11,339
$48,001–$75,000$13,144
$75,001–$110,000$17,032
$110,001+$18,795

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,528.

How big is Community College of Philadelphia?

Total enrollment: 11,948 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 18,710 students.

About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Community College of Philadelphia?

150%-time completion rate: 24.44%.

First-year retention: 59.9%.

What do graduates of Community College of Philadelphia earn?

Median earnings: $31,173 six years after entry; $40,852 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,750.

57.15% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Community College of Philadelphia known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Community College of Philadelphia a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 24.44%; median earnings $40,852 at 10 years; net price $11,911. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$4,632
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Community College of Philadelphia was $4,632.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$11,911
2024 Value

In 2024 Community College of Philadelphia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,911.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$47,644 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$11,911 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$18,528 4-Year In-State Tuition

$50,976 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$10,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$2,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$17,832 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$71,328 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Community College of Philadelphia.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29.69% 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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$4,920$13,800$7,467
2014$4,920$13,800$7,408
2015$4,920$13,800$7,305
2016$4,920$13,800$6,989
2017$5,142$15,426$7,701
2018$5,142$15,426$7,553
2019$4,632$13,896$7,165
2020$4,536$12,648$13,384
2021$4,632$12,744$13,943
2022$4,632$12,440$13,720
2023$4,632$12,440$12,293

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 Philadelphia reported total enrollment of about 11,948 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (38.3%), Hispanic or Latino (19.0%), and White (14.9%). About 57.15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.8% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Community College of Philadelphia in 2024 is 11,948 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 18,710 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

59.9%
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 Black or African American at 38.3%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

9.03% 100% Completion Time

24.44% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 9.03% of students graduating from Community College of Philadelphia completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Health Professions and Related Programs: 8% male / 92% female
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 35% male / 65% female
  • Business/Commerce, General: 47% male / 53% 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: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Community College of Philadelphia.

Return on Investment

$10,750 Median Student Debt

$40,852 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

26.31% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

757.44% Return on Investment

2.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Community College of Philadelphia.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 70 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Health Professions and Related Programs: 331 completions

2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 192 completions

3. Business/Commerce, General: 179 completions

4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 135 completions

5. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 112 completions

6. Psychology, General: 75 completions

7. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 62 completions

8. Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other: 57 completions

9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 50 completions

Most popular programs at Community College of Philadelphia.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Community College of Philadelphia graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 32.4%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,748
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,364

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 Philadelphia is a public institution located in Philadelphia, PA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Health Professions and Related Programs, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, General. Enrollment is approximately 11,948 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (38.3%), Hispanic or Latino (19.0%), White (14.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 24.44%. Approximately 57.15% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional

Location

Philadelphia, PA 19130-3991

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 24.44% graduation rate at Community College of Philadelphia 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 70 distinct degree programs, Community College of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia located?

Community College of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA.

How much does Community College of Philadelphia cost?

Reported tuition is $4,632 and average net price is $11,911 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,800 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Community College of Philadelphia?

Community College of Philadelphia reports undergraduate enrollment of about 18,710 students, Black or African American (38.3%), Hispanic or Latino (19.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Community College of Philadelphia?

About 55.4% of students at Community College of Philadelphia are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Community College of Philadelphia earn?

Median earnings are $31,173 six years after entry and $40,852 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Community College of Philadelphia?

The 150%-time completion rate is 24.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Community College of Philadelphia students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,750.

Is Community College of Philadelphia public or private?

Community College of Philadelphia is a public institution located in Philadelphia, PA.

Is Community College of Philadelphia an HBCU?

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

Is Community College of Philadelphia a tribal college?

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

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

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Community College of Philadelphia does not meet that proxy (reported share 19.0%).

Is Community College of Philadelphia religiously affiliated?

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

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools profile
  • Philadelphia, 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.