ASPIRA City College
Philadelphia, PA 19140-2302
About ASPIRA City College
ASPIRA City College is a private trade and vocational school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 8 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,671 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $12,147. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $34,857 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- ASPIRA City College charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($12,147).
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is 38% below.
- Average net price runs below the Pennsylvania median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 50.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,857.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at ASPIRA City College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 537% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRA City College | $12,147 | $13,671 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Pennsylvania (state median) | $19,450 | $17,754 | 181 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is ASPIRA City College really?
Key findings
- ASPIRA City College charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($12,147).
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is 38% below.
- Average net price runs below the Pennsylvania median net price.
ASPIRA City College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $12,147
Finding ASPIRA City College charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $12,147. That is about 0.4× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Pennsylvania median ($19,450), sticker tuition is 38% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 2% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at ASPIRA City College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at ASPIRA City College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at ASPIRA City College is $13,671.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $13,671 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,082 below the Pennsylvania median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $6,382 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At ASPIRA City College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
ASPIRA City College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for ASPIRA City College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$12,147
Avg. net price
$13,671
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $12,380 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,252 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $48,588. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What ASPIRA City College is known for
Top program completions
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician3
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller2
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 100% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is ASPIRA City College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
ASPIRA City College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for ASPIRA City College.
Campus
Location
Philadelphia, PA
City / state
- ZIP
- 19140-2302
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 32% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
8
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 13
- Full-time share
- 75%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 78.57%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for ASPIRA City College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at ASPIRA City College 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 ASPIRA City College 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 | $24,194 | $24,194 | $26,809 |
| 2014 | $24,194 | $24,194 | $27,225 |
| 2015 | $12,097 | $12,097 | $13,717 |
| 2016 | $12,097 | $12,097 | $15,399 |
| 2017 | $12,097 | $12,097 | $11,622 |
| 2018 | $12,097 | $12,097 | $8,906 |
| 2019 | $12,097 | $12,097 | $5,120 |
| 2020 | $12,097 | $12,097 | $11,862 |
| 2021 | $12,097 | $12,097 | $14,118 |
| 2022 | $12,147 | $12,147 | $17,124 |
| 2023 | $12,147 | $12,147 | $15,727 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
ASPIRA City College reported total enrollment of about 8 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 75% male and 25% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 78.57% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 58.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
75.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at ASPIRA City College in 2024 is 8 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 13 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from ASPIRA City College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician: 33% male / 67% female
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ASPIRA City College graduates earn a median of $34,857 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of ASPIRA City College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $34,857. Average net price used in cost models: $13,671.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway ASPIRA City College graduates report median earnings of $34,857 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for ASPIRA City College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at ASPIRA City College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for ASPIRA City College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for ASPIRA City College—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $4,537
- Pennsylvania median 0.57× the median ($8,003)
- Mid East median 0.56× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.60× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $19,219
- Pennsylvania median 2.2× the median ($8,615)
- Mid East median 2.1× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 2.6× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
ASPIRA City College at a glance
ASPIRA City College
ASPIRA City College is a private non-profit institution in Philadelphia, PA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/TechnicianMedical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino100.0%White or Caucasian0.0%Black or African American0.0%
Schools near ASPIRA City College
Other campuses in Philadelphia, PA when available, plus nearby institutions in Pennsylvania.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Pennsylvania, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is ASPIRA City College located?
ASPIRA City College is located in Philadelphia, PA.
What is ASPIRA City College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at ASPIRA City College is 50.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3 applicants and 3 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is ASPIRA City College's tuition?
ASPIRA City College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $12,147 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $13,671 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does ASPIRA City College cost?
Reported tuition is $12,147 and average net price is $13,671 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,080 annually.
What explains ASPIRA City College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($13,671), completion (50.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($34,857). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at ASPIRA City College?
ASPIRA City College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 13 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend ASPIRA City College?
About 58.3% of students at ASPIRA City College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of ASPIRA City College earn?
Median earnings are $21,998 six years after entry and $34,857 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at ASPIRA City College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is ASPIRA City College public or private?
ASPIRA City College is a private nonprofit institution located in Philadelphia, PA.
Is ASPIRA City College an HBCU?
No. ASPIRA City College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is ASPIRA City College a tribal college?
No. ASPIRA City College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Pennsylvania college profile
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Pennsylvania trade schools profile
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- 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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.