Community College of Philadelphia
Tel:
(215) 751-8000
- Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate's degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment, and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.
School Highlights
Community College of Philadelphia serves 16,672 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Top Rankings
Community College of Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 607 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Community College of Philadelphia | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional | 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 | 607 staff | 36 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Founded in 1964, the College opened for classes in 1965 in a former department store at 34 S. 11th Street while a permanent campus was being sought. In 1971 the College acquired from the federal government the building at 1700 Spring Garden Street that had housed the third Philadelphia Mint and eventually would become the centerpiece of its permanent campus. Community College of Philadelphia is the only public institution of higher education in the City. Since 1965, over 500,000 students have passed through our doors seeking associate's degrees, certificates, improved workplace skills and lifelong learning. Many of our degree students transfer to four-year institutions while others seek employment in the Philadelphia region. Over 90 percent of our graduates remain in the area and seek employment, strengthening our local economy and workforce. Local businesses look to us to provide workplace training to keep their workers skilled and their companies competitive. The college offers over 70 degree and certificate programs in art, science, business, technology and liberal arts. Classes are held during the day, in the evening and on Saturdays at the Main Campus, our three Regional Centers and at neighborhood sites throughout the City. Distance education classes are also available. The college is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Community College of Philadelphia is Hussian College School of Art (0.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Hussian College School of ArtPrivate for-profit81 students | 0.20 Mi1500 Spring Garden Street Ste. 101
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 574-9600 0.2081 - The Workforce Institute's City CollegePrivate not-for-profit8 students | 0.80 Mi4322 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-2300 0.808 - Peirce CollegePrivate not-for-profit1,357 students | 1.10 Mi1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(888) 467-3472 1.101,357 - 533 students | 1.50 Mi3600 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 382-1553 1.50533 - 36 students | 1.90 Mi1212 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 468-8800 1.9036
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