Community College of Philadelphia

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School Description

Provided by Community College of Philadelphia

You, the student, are our top priority. The College serves first-time college students, high school graduates, adults and business professionals with over 70 associate's degree and certificate programs, as well as certification testing. Our programs will prepare you for entry into the workforce or for transfer to a four-year institution. In addition, our three Regional Center sites will give you the convenience you need to fit classes into your busy schedule.

Building a Bridge to Your Four-Year Degree

Over half of our graduates continue their education at a four-year institution. Our transfer agreements with several area schools will help you seamlessly continue your college education. We also offer dual admissions programs with eight area colleges and universities. This program enrolls you at Community College of Philadelphia and one of the four-year institutions for ease of transfer.

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Community College of Philadelphia

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About CCP

Community College of Philadelphia is a community college in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The main campus is located at 1700 Spring Garden Street.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, Associate degree granting institution with more than 70 degree and certificate programs in the arts, business, health care, science and technology, humanities and social sciences and human services. Enrolling more than 38,000 students annually, the College is the largest institution of higher education in Philadelphia.

Like many community colleges, CCP offers dual admissions programs and transfer agreements for transferring to a four-year college or university. CCP offers ESL courses to help international students improve their English skills. The school has study abroad opportunities to Mexico, Spain and England.

Famous Students

  • NBA player Ronald "Flip" Murray
  • Chaka Fattah, United States Congressman from Philadelphia
  • Dwight Evans, Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 1981.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
53%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 10,020
Students Receiving Aid:
70%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 53%
Part-Time 47%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 51%
Caucasian 30%
Other 8%
Asian 6%
Hispanic 5%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 99%
Out-of-State 1%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 99%
Virginia 0%
Texas 0%
Delaware 0%
New Jersey 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-District In-State Out-of-State
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 3,780 $ 6,900 $ 10,020
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 3,120 $ 6,240 $ 9,360
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 390 $ 390 $ 390
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,038 55%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 528 17%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,313 25%  
Student Loans:
$ 1,720 5%  
Any Aid:
  70%  

Degree Programs at Community College of Philadelphia

Associate's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Community College of Philadelphia

Career Education Majors

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