Community College of Philadelphia

1700 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130-3991

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 19,119 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.
Community College of Philadelphia is one of 10 community colleges within Philadelphia County, PA.
The nearest community college to Community College of Philadelphia is Hussian College (0.2 miles away).

Top Placements

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

The teacher population of 607 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Community College of Philadelphia	(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	607 staff	25 staff

The student population of Community College of Philadelphia has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Community College of Philadelphia diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	19,119 students	618 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	31:1	25:1

# Full-Time Students	4,832 students	372 students

# Part-Time Students	14,287 students	246 students


% Asian	6%	2%

% Hispanic	9%	7%

% Black	40%	14%

% White	25%	63%

% Two or more races	2%	2%

% Non Resident races	11%	2%

% Unknown races	7%	10%

Diversity Score	0.75	0.57

College Completion Rate	10%	55%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$34,900	$34,800

The public in-state tuition of $9,360 is less than the state average of $10,533. The in-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $13,800 is less than the state average of $14,058. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$9,360	$10,533

Out-State Tuition Fees	$13,800	$14,058

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	85%	95%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,000	$12,223

Median Debt for Dropouts	$3,500	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Community College of Philadelphia is Hussian College (0.2 miles away).

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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.