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Community College of Philadelphia

#1422 in US ranking Philadelphia, PA
Type:
Public
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Cost / year
$19,978
Tuition & fees
$8,448
Avg. aid
$5,327
Receiving aid
88%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
24%
Median salary
$42,665
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Community College of Philadelphia?

Events associated with Community College of Philadelphia include Spring Fling, an International Festival, and a Fall Celebration. Together, they illustrate campus programming beyond classes, although schedules and activities can change from year to year.

Spring Fling and fall programming create opportunities for students to gather during the academic year. An International Festival provides a setting for cultural exchange. Prospective participants should consult the current events calendar for what a particular year's event includes rather than assume that a previous format, date, or location will repeat.

What are the student housing and dining options at Community College of Philadelphia?

Community College of Philadelphia does not provide college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students therefore need to arrange their own accommodation, whether they live with family, rent independently, or share an apartment.

There is no residence-hall placement process to rely on when planning enrollment. Students moving to Philadelphia should evaluate rent, utilities, commute time, and transit costs alongside tuition. Food is likewise a personal budgeting expense rather than a charge bundled with college housing; students should check the dining options and hours at the campus or regional center where they expect to spend time.

Community College of Philadelphia Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

30

Community College of Philadelphia Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Campus size
14 acres

Community College of Philadelphia Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Community College of Philadelphia Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Main Campus Library

Number of libraries on campus

3

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

No

Community College of Philadelphia Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Community College of Philadelphia Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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