Here are the current tuition and fee figures for ASPIRA City College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at ASPIRA City College amounted to $12,147 a year for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $150; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,997 |
| Fees | $150 |
| Total | $12,147 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does ASPIRA City College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how ASPIRA City College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, ASPIRA City College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the ASPIRA City College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at ASPIRA City College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,997 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,997 |
| One Year Ago | $11,997 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,997 |
The chart here shows how tuition at The Workforce Institute’s City College has trended over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 0.14%, so a year from now students could pay around $12,163.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,163 |
| In 2 Years | $12,179 |
| In 3 Years | $12,195 |
| In 4 Years | $12,211 |
| In 5 Years | $12,227 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $48,748.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at ASPIRA City College, see the ASPIRA City College Financial Aid page.