Community College of Allegheny County
- 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 16,031 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 16,031 students
- In-state tuition: $7,216
- Out-state tuition: $10,358
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 39%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Community College of Allegheny County ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,152 teachers has grown by 111% over five years.
Community College of Allegheny County
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
1,152 staff
56 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Community College of Allegheny County has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Community College of Allegheny County diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
16,031 students
477 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
5,145 students
331 students
# Part-Time Students
10,886 students
146 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
314 students
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
16%
15%
% White
61%
56%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
13%
11%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
College Completion Rate
15%
56%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,500
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,216 is less than the state average of $10,168. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,358 is less than the state average of $14,356. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,216
$10,168
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,358
$14,356
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,750
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
86%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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