Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Public two-year · City: Large
12,224undergraduates
$11,171average net price per year
20%finish in 3 years
57%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
69 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (11)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Associate (22 awarded)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate (24 awarded)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (12 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Associate (331 awarded)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Associate (12 awarded)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller Certificate (under 1 year) (15 awarded)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate (under 1 year) (17 awarded)
- Public Health Education and Promotion Associate (2 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (19 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (135 awarded)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate (19 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (9)
- Accounting Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded), Associate (16 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Associate (179 awarded)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
- Fashion Merchandising Associate (1 awarded)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
- Insurance Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
- Organizational Leadership Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (15 awarded)
- Project Management Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (192 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (8)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate (112 awarded)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Certificate (under 1 year) (29 awarded), Associate (33 awarded)
- Computer Programming, Specific Platforms Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator Associate (3 awarded)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster Associate (1 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Associate (75 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (6)
- Acting Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Art/Art Studies, General Associate (32 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Associate (5 awarded)
- Music Performance, General Associate (5 awarded)
- Music Technology Certificate (under 1 year) (13 awarded)
- Photography Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
Education (4)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded), Associate (46 awarded)
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Associate (1 awarded)
- Secondary Education and Teaching Associate (3 awarded)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Associate (6 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other Associate (57 awarded)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Human Services, General Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded), Associate (33 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (5)
- Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate (1 awarded)
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate (25 awarded)
- Biomedical Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General Associate (3 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (2)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate (under 1 year) (15 awarded), Associate (13 awarded)
- Legal Support Services, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies Associate (27 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (2)
- Creative Writing Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded)
- English Language and Literature, General Associate (22 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Associate (18 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Engineering, General Associate (17 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (3)
- Data Science, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- International/Globalization Studies Associate (7 awarded)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Associate (4 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (2)
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician Associate (4 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (1)
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (1)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (7 awarded)
Physical sciences (2)
- Chemistry, General Associate (6 awarded)
- Physical Sciences, General Associate (1 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Family and Community Services Certificate (1-2 years) (6 awarded)
Construction trades (1)
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager Associate (5 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (1)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Associate (2 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-district
- $4,632
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $8,688
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $12,440
- Books and supplies
- $2,400
- Total cost living at home
- $18,634
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $12,031 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $13,411 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $15,993 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $18,501 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,006 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 84%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 77%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $7,838
- Got a grant from the college
- 36%
- Average grant from the college
- $2,980
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 53%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 27%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,686
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 5%
- Finished in 3 years
- 20%
- Finished in 4 years
- 20%
- Transferred to another college
- 12%
- Came back for year two
- 57%
| Pell grant students | 19% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 20% |
| Neither | 21% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 722 | 19% |
| Men | 432 | 20% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 0% (small group) |
| Asian | 137 | 31% |
| Black | 409 | 13% |
| Hispanic | 218 | 21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| White | 236 | 22% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 11% |
| Race unknown | 66 | 26% |
| International | 49 | 22% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 2,143 | 24% | 26% |
| Started here, part-time | 4,715 | 13% | 25% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 313 | 38% | 33% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 646 | 28% | 35% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 12,224
- Undergraduates
- 12,224
- Full-time undergraduates
- 4,221
- Part-time undergraduates
- 8,003
- Students per faculty member
- 14 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 91%
- From out of state
- 1%
- From other countries
- 8%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 38%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 46%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 3%
| Women | 66% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 9% |
| Black | 44% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 19% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 4% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Large
- Address
- 1700 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA, 19130-3991
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.