by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Community College of Philadelphia, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Community College of Philadelphia ran $8,688 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $12,744. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals were $1,056 in-state and $1,296 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $11,448 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,296 |
| Total | $8,688 | $12,744 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Community College of Philadelphia charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Community College of Philadelphia tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Community College of Philadelphia comes in lower than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Community College of Philadelphia Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Community College of Philadelphia has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,632 | $11,448 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,632 | $11,144 |
| One Year Ago | $7,632 | $11,144 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,632 | $11,448 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Community College of Philadelphia has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 2.7%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $13,091 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.00%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $8,688. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.02%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,746.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,688 | $12,746 |
| In 2 Years | $8,688 | $12,748 |
| In 3 Years | $8,688 | $12,750 |
| In 4 Years | $8,688 | $12,752 |
| In 5 Years | $8,688 | $12,754 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $50,996, or close to $34,752 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Community College of Philadelphia, go to the Community College of Philadelphia Financial Aid page.
