What to Know About Tuition & Fees
Understanding the tuition you'll have to pay to attend Community College of Philadelphia means that you can prepare economically for your college years. Check out the stats following to know how Community College of Philadelphia's cost measures up to other colleges and universities and if you should plan for tuition increases.
How do Tuition & Fees at Community College of Philadelphia Measure Up To Other Schools?
The following table outlines how Community College of Philadelphia measures up to other schools nationally, regionally and by state.
Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | Pennsylvania | |
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Tuition and Fees | Average | Below Average | Inexpensive |
In-State Tuition and Fees | Average | Below Average | Inexpensive |
In-District Tuition and Fees | Below Average | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
In-State Tuition Available
Community College of Philadelphia fees and tuition is reduced significantly for residents of Pennsylvania. For in-state students, tuition and fees is set at $9,264 for the 2019 - 2020 year, 33.3% off the price charged to out-of-state students. Tuition is $7,632 and fees $1,632.
Students from the local district will get an even deeper price cut. Local district tuition and fees were set at $4,632 with $3,816 being tuition costs, and $816 being fees. Locals get 66.7% off full price over students from out of state.
Community College of Philadelphia out-of-state students paid $13,896 in tuition and fees in 2019 - 2020. $2,448 was for fees, and $11,448 was charged for tuition.
Look at the following table to see 2019 - 2020 school year costs.
Tuition | Fees | Total | |
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Out-of-State | $11,448 | $2,448 | $13,896 |
In-State | $7,632 | $1,632 | $9,264 |
In District | $3,816 | $816 | $4,632 |
Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Are Tuition and Fees Going Up or Down?
Tuition and Fees for out-of-state Community College of Philadelphia students actually dropped at an average annual rate of 9.9% over the past 5 years. Tuition changed by -17.6% and fees changed by 60.0%. Therefore, we expect this year's tuition and fees to be $12,518.
This means you'll spend $23,793 in two years, and $43,100 in four years. There may also be additional expenses associated with higher education, such as room, board, transportation, and books.
The following chart shows predicted upcoming tuition and fees which includes residency based discounts for undergraduates at Community College of Philadelphia.
Due to inflation and other variables, the price of college tends to grow every year. For this reason your final year of college might be much more than your initial year.
Discover our answers to frequently asked questions and additional information about college tuition and fees.
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