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Community College of Philadelphia
Community College of Philadelphia offers a supportive environment for students pursuing two-year degrees and certificates in the heart of Philadelphia.
$11,687AVG NET PRICE
12.2KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
Philadelphia, PAcity
THE SIGNATURE
Community College of Philadelphia Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Community College of Philadelphia, established in 1965, serves as a public community college dedicated to providing accessible higher education to a diverse student population of over 12,000. The college encourages academic growth and career readiness through a variety of degree and certificate programs designed to prepare students for immediate employment or transfer to four-year institutions.
Located in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, CCP is immersed in a rich urban environment that enhances student life with dynamic cultural offerings and community engagement opportunities. The college hosts numerous events and provides comprehensive support services, helping students connect with resources for success, including financial aid options and campus activities that foster a strong sense of community. With a focus on student achievement, CCP celebrates its achievements, including notable recognitions for its nursing program and high graduation success rates in its diagnostic medical imaging program.
AT A GLANCE
TypeCommunityTwo years
Founded1965
Settingcity
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
Community College of Philadelphia maintains an open admissions policy, allowing students from various backgrounds to apply. This approach fosters an inclusive environment where all students are encouraged to further their education and career prospects, regardless of prior academic achievements.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$4,632/yr
Out-of-state: $8,688/yr. Pennsylvania residents pay roughly 47% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$11,687/yr
▼ 7% since 2020-2176% receive aid
Average aid package $4,820.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
CCP is known for its focus on practical education that prepares students for immediate employment and further academic pursuits. Notable programs include Nursing and Diagnostic Medical Imaging, both of which have achieved impressive success rates, reflecting the college's commitment to student achievement and career readiness.
Student–faculty ratio
14:1
First-year retention
57%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
0
Undergraduate majors and programs
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
Setting
city
IN CONTEXT
CCP vs. peer institutions
How CCP compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Community College of Philadelphia
$11,687
Temple University
$29,641
La Salle University
$20,119
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$40,852
Working after 10 yrs
81.3%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
64.7%
64.7% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
LIVE HERE
Apartments near CCP
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$3,460/mo
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$2,318/mo
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$2,288.14Average monthly rent
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Neighborhoods near CCP
Where students live around Community College of Philadelphia — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
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Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Community College of Philadelphia.