ASPIRA City College

4322 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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School Highlights

ASPIRA City College serves 15 students (93% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Private-state tuition: $24,194
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
  • Minority enrollment: 72%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

ASPIRA City College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
ASPIRA City College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1974
Total Faculty
5 staff
59 staff
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Student Body

The student population of ASPIRA City College has grown by 114% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has increased from 1:1 over five years.
The ASPIRA City College diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
15 students
461 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of ASPIRA City College and community college average student staff ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
14 students
325 students
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# Part-Time Students
1 students
136 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of ASPIRA City College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of ASPIRA City College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
15 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
14 students
326 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of ASPIRA City College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in ASPIRA City College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
16%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in ASPIRA City College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in ASPIRA City College and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
28%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in ASPIRA City College and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
4%
3%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in ASPIRA City College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
40%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in ASPIRA City College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in ASPIRA City College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of ASPIRA City College and the community college average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
0.6%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of ASPIRA City College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3587%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,800
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of ASPIRA City College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $24,194 is more than the state average of $17,231. The private state tuition has grown by 100% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$24,194
$17,231
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of ASPIRA City College and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
50%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in ASPIRA City College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,106
$12,602
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in ASPIRA City College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,899
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in ASPIRA City College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of ASPIRA City College and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does ASPIRA City College cost?
ASPIRA City College's private state tuition is approximately $24,194.
What schools are ASPIRA City College often compared to?
ASPIRA City Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Huntingdon) by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of ASPIRA City College?
The acceptance rate of ASPIRA City College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
What is ASPIRA City College's ranking?
ASPIRA City College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is ASPIRA City College located?
ASPIRA City College is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Private-state tuition: $24,194
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
  • Minority enrollment: 72%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Philadelphia County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Philadelphia County, PA is Walnut Hill College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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