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Community College of Philadelphia
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Community College of Philadelphia Academics
The Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) is a college located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With an enrollment of over 38,000, it has more students than any other institution of higher learning in Philadelphia.
CCP offers three different associate degrees: Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in Science. The specific degree programs offered by CCP include American Sign Language, Automotive Technology, Computer Forensics, Early Childhood Education, Culinary Arts, Paralegal Studies, Sound Recording and Music Technology, and many more.
CCP’s academic departments include Art and Design, Allied Health, Behavioral Sciences, Chemistry, Economics and Accounting, Foreign Language, Nursing, and Photographic Imaging.
The school also has certificate programs in Addiction Studies, Biomedical Technician Training, Computer-Assisted Design Technology, Creative Writing, Disability Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Human Services, Justice, Leadership Studies, Management, Marketing, Social Gerontology, Women’s Studies/Gender Studies, and Youth Work.
Community College of Philadelphia Admissions
CCP has an open admissions policy. The college is ideal for students who want to move onto a four-year institution; in fact, more than half of those who graduated from CCP move onto four-year colleges or universities.
Applicants to CCP should have at least a high school diploma. All prospective students must take a placement exam in the form of a test that helps to determine reading, writing, and math skills.
CCP has a dual admissions program with nine area colleges and universities: Cabrini College, Chesnut Hill College, Cheyney University, Drexel University, Eastern University, Holy Family University, Peirce College, and Temple University. Students who join the dual admission program attend CCP to earn an associate’s degree, while working to keep a minimum grade point average determined by the four-year institution. This program makes the transfer to the four-year institution much easier.
Community College of Philadelphia Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for students who need help paying their way through college. Federal Pell Grants, Federal Stafford Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, Federal Work-Study Programs, PHEAA State Grants, and the CORE Philadelphia Scholarships are just some of the specific types of aid that students can use.
Students can begin the financial aid process by filling out a Free Application for Student Aid form, which can be done online. Financial aid advisors encourage all students to fill out this form, even ones who do not plan to use aid.
The priority filing deadline is typically April 15 each year.
Community College of Philadelphia Students
Many CCP students join one of the dozens of clubs and organizations the college offers; these include the Design Club, Delta Psi Omega, Latin American Student Organization, National Black Law Student Association, Earth Watch Alliance Club, and Phi Theta Kappa, Rho Upsilon Chapter.
Journalism and English students can join the staff of the student newspaper, the Vanguard, or contribute to Limited Editions or New Sights/New Visions, the school literary and art magazines.
CCP also has student theatre productions, as well as the Annual Spring Poets and Writers Series.
Community College of Philadelphia Athletics
CCP has men’s sports teams in basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, track, and cross-country. The women compete in softball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, track, and cross-country. The school is a member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference and the Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Association.
The school also has an extensive intramural sports program, with leagues in racquetball, volleyball, bowling, aerobics, and other sports.
Information Summary
Ranks 1930th overall and 148th in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
53.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,930 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
13 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
51% / 33% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
16,870 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Philadelphia, PA 19130-3991
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,874 (22,874 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 11,642 (1.87 people per house) |
| Families | 4,083 (2.85 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 7,344 |
| Pop. — Asian | 876 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 29 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 127 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 13,835 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,231 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Single Campus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Community College of Philadelphia?
Ranks 2628th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $3,450 | $6,900 | $10,350 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $480 | $480 | $480 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $115 | $230 | $345 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $4,930 | $8,380 | $11,830 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $12,610 | $16,060 | $19,510 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,556 | $10,006 | $13,456 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,780  $3,930 |
$6,900  $7,380 |
$10,020  $10,830 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,445  $5,565 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,075  $2,115 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,576  $1,626 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Community College of Philadelphia use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Community College of Philadelphia accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Community College of Philadelphia Ranks 4433rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,702 | 1,050 |  54% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $509 | 309 |  16% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,896 | 312 |  16% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,568 | 206 |  11% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,283 |  66% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Community College of Philadelphia?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 370 | 539 | 909 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 2,265 | 5,998 | 8,263 |
Hispanic | 333 | 708 | 1,041 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 471 | 613 | 1,084 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 23 | 66 | 89 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,848 | 2,997 | 4,845 |
Race Unknown | 209 | 430 | 639 |
| Total | 5,519 | 11,351 | 16,870 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Community College of Philadelphia.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 402 | 492 | |
| 82 | 126 | 208 | |
| 32 | 162 | 194 | |
| 29 | 102 | 131 | |
| 35 | 87 | 122 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Community College of Philadelphia Ranks 1403rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $55,616 ($58,187 male / $53,006 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 399 (201 male / 198 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 623 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $9,783,314 |
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