Community College of Allegheny County

800 Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
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Tel: (412) 323-2323
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  • The mission of the Community College of Allegheny County is to make quality education affordable and accessible to the community, to provide leadership in workforce training, and support the economic development of the region.
School Highlights
Community College of Allegheny County serves 17,153 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Community College of Allegheny County is one of 14 community colleges within Allegheny County, PA.
The nearest community college to Community College of Allegheny County is Triangle Tech Inc (0.8 miles away).

Top Placements

Community College of Allegheny County places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 593 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Community College of Allegheny County(PA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty593 staff25 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Community College of Allegheny County has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has decreased from 39:1 over five years.
The Community College of Allegheny County diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment17,153 students618 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio29:125:1
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# Full-Time Students6,012 students372 students
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# Part-Time Students11,141 students246 students
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
7%
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% Black
14%
14%
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% White
70%
63%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
12%
10%
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Diversity Score
0.480.57
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College Completion Rate
11%
55%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,500$34,800
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $7,216 is less than the state average of $10,533. The in-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,358 is less than the state average of $14,058. The out-state tuition has grown by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$7,216$10,533
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Out-State Tuition Fees$10,358$14,058
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid69%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,850$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,630$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • CCAC is the second largest community college in Pennsylvania and one of the largest multi-campus colleges in the United States. CCAC is committed to providing the citizens of Allegheny County and western Pennsylvania with the education and programs needed for the jobs of the future. Thanks to outstanding college leaders, remarkable faculty, and a devoted staff, the college can continue to bring the area quality, affordable, accessible education. CCAC opened in September 1966, assisted by two campus- the urban site on Pittsburgh's North Side, and a suburban location at Boyce Campus in Monroeville. South Campus was established in 1967, with evening classes first held at West Mifflin-South High School. The following year, the campus was moved to McKeesport until its present complex was completed in West Mifflin in 1973. North Campus – first housed in leased facilities in 1972 and moved to its permanent location in McCandless in 1990 – was developed to meet the needs of northern Allegheny County residents. To accommodate the college's rapid growth, various changes and expansions occurred at the campuses. Nine college centers were created as satellite centers for the four main campuses. The Braddock and Turtle Creek centers were combined in 2003 as the Braddock Hills center. In 2001, the college opened a center in Washington, Pennsylvania to provide convenient access to community college classes for the residents of that county. Additionally, CCAC has offered classes throughout the years at hundreds of school district, community, and workplace settings. CCAC's academic programs lead to an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or an Associate of Applied Science degree, and/or certificate. CCAC trains students for employment, transfer to four-year institutions, or both. The college also offers noncredit continuing education programs to enrich individuals' personal and professional lives. The college offers small classes and quality instruction in 170 academic programs in Business, Health, Social Services, Applied Arts Technologies, Applied Service and Trade Technologies, Engineering and Science Technologies. The college also offers career counseling, job placement services, academic tutoring, and supportive services for students with disabilities. For convenience, there are choices of day, evening and weekend classes.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Community College of Allegheny County is Triangle Tech Inc (0.8 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Triangle Tech Inc
    Private, for profit
    n/a students | 0.80 Mi1940 Perrysville Avenue
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15214
    (412) 359-1000     0.80n/a
  • Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh
    Private, for profit
    226 students | 0.80 Mi1940 Perrysville Avenue
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15214
    (412) 359-1000     0.80226
  • Bidwell Training Center Inc
    Private, non-profit
    169 students | 0.90 Mi1815 Metropolitan St
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15233
    (412) 323-4000     0.90169
  • Everest Institute-Pittsburgh
    Private, for profit
    526 students | 1.00 Mi100 Forbes Ave, Suite 1200
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15222
    (412) 261-4520     1.00526
  • Vet Tech Institute
    Private, for profit
    372 students | 1.10 Mi125 Seventh St
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15222
    (412) 391-7021     1.10372
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 17,153 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,216
  • Out-state tuition: $10,358
  • Student:teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 30%
Did You Know?
For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,533 per year for in-state students and $14,058 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,683 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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