Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Community College of Philadelphia, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
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Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $318 a credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $477 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $318 | $477 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Community College of Philadelphia are broken out below.
The fees portion of those annual totals came to $1,056 in-state and $1,296 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $11,448 |
| Fees | $1,056 | $1,296 |
| Total | $8,688 | $12,744 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include housing and meals.
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 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.7%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $13,091 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For information on financial aid at Community College of Philadelphia, take a look at the Community College of Philadelphia Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Community College of Philadelphia Tuition & Fees page.