Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003249
- Phone: (215) 596-8800
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
86%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
18FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,251Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Community College of Philadelphia (USciences)
600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Located in a big city setting, the Community College of Philadelphia features degree and certificate programs in more than 70 areas. The Mid-Atlantic college is an affordable option for anyone who wants to gain admission to a four-year degree program in the future. Transfer degrees are featured in such subjects as:
- Business
- Interior Design
- The Social Sciences
- Psychology.
The college also provides career-oriented training that leads to a certificate for jobs in:
- Medical Assisting
- Addiction Studies
- Paralegal Work
- Business
- Teacher Education
If you maintain a certain GPA, you can work towards the school’s program for dual admission. By taking part in this program, can enroll in a curriculum that can be collaborated with such well-known 4-year schools as:
- Temple University
- LaSalle University
- Drexel University
- St. Joseph’s
- Rosemont College
Regardless of a student’s goals or preferences, the college provides counseling so individual options can be explored. The college, which has a 55% retention rate, offers such services as financial aid, tutoring, and provisions for students with disabilities. Approximate annual tuition is around $8,500 for in-state students and about $11,500 for students attending from out of state. Currently, enrollment stands at around 17,000 students overall. No athletic or sports activities are offered at the school.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Community College of Philadelphia accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,100. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $20 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $3,800-$4,600
- Out-of-State: $11,000-$13,740
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $160-$190 per unit
- Out-of-State: $480-$570 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 86% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 76% | $6,085 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 39% | $4,215 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Community College of Philadelphia may provide student services like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dental Hygienist Program
- * Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1976)
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1970)
- Radiology Technician Program
- * Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1975)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Community College of Philadelphia by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Bookkeeping (A, C)
- Banking and Financial Services (A)
Communication Technology
Computer and Information Sciences
Construction Trades
Education
- Elementary Education (A, C)
- Secondary Education (A)
- Middle School Teacher (A)
- Education (A)
Engineering
- Engineering (A)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (A)
- Creative Writing (C)
- Rhetoric and Composition (A)
Health and Clinical Professions
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
- General Studies (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
Personal and Culinary Services
- Culinary Arts (A, C)
Psychology
- Psychology (A)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (A, C)
Security and Protective Services
- Fire Prevention (A)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Community College of Philadelphia.
- Rowan College at Gloucester County in Glassboro, NJ (13 miles away)
- Camden County College in Caldwell, NJ (14 miles away)
- Montgomery County Community College - Central Campus in Dallas, PA (16 miles away)
- Salem Community College in Jersey City, NJ (24 miles away)
- Burlington County College in Lincroft, NJ (28 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Review a complete list of all the Pennsylvania colleges
- Find out what other community colleges are located in Pennsylvania
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003249
- Phone: (215) 596-8800
- School Homepage