Community College of Philadelphia

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,816

2023 Average Net Price

$11,171

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0245%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

12,224

34.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

19.7%

227 Graduates

About

Community College of Philadelphia is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Community College of Philadelphia were General Health Services (311 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (208 degrees), and General Business (205 degrees).

In 2023, 1,755 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Community College of Philadelphia. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (642 degrees), 1.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (454 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Community College of Philadelphia is $3,816, which is $−4,437 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Community College of Philadelphia was 0.0245%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4,081 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Community College of Philadelphia is $3,816, which is $4,437 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,171.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Community College of Philadelphia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,816

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Community College of Philadelphia was $3,816. The cost of tuition at Community College of Philadelphia is $−4,437 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Community College of Philadelphia (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,171

2023 Value

16.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Community College of Philadelphia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,171. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Community College of Philadelphia grew by 16.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Community College of Philadelphia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,800

Room and Board

$2,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Community College of Philadelphia was of $10,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Community College of Philadelphia (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Community College of Philadelphia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 16.5% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Community College of Philadelphia (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0245%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Community College of Philadelphia was 0.0245%, which represents 1 out of the 4081 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Community College of Philadelphia had a total enrollment of 12,224 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Philadelphia is 4,221 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,003. This means that 34.5% of students enrolled at Community College of Philadelphia are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Community College of Philadelphia, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.7% Black or African American, 18.9% White, 17.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.08% Asian, 4.18% Two or More Races, 0.319% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.221% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Community College of Philadelphia in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (26%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.1%) and Black or African American Male (12.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Community College of Philadelphia in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,224 students. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Philadelphia is 4,221 and the part-time enrollment is 8,003. This means that 34.5% of students enrolled at Community College of Philadelphia are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Community College of Philadelphia (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Community College of Philadelphia was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Community College of Philadelphia had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Community College of Philadelphia (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
5,337 enrolled students
White
2,307 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,156 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Community College of Philadelphia is 43.7% Black or African American, 18.9% White, 17.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.08% Asian, 4.18% Two or More Races, 0.319% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.221% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 286 students (2.34%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 635 more women than men received degrees from Community College of Philadelphia. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Community College of Philadelphia is black or african american (642 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (454 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Community College of Philadelphia is General Health Services (311 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (208 degrees) and General Business (205 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Community College of Philadelphia, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Health (559 degrees), and Protective Services (74 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Community College of Philadelphia are Registered nurses (1,472,853 people), Software developers (630,119 people), Other managers (246,399 people), Medical & health services managers (169,702 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,811 people).

The most specialized majors at Community College of Philadelphia in 2023 are Communication Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Health (559 degrees), Protective Services (74 degrees), Engineering Technologies (47 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (149 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Community College of Philadelphia are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Community College of Philadelphia are Communication Technologies (15 degrees awarded), Health (559 degrees), Protective Services (74 degrees), Engineering Technologies (47 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (149 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Community College of Philadelphia are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,976 people), Computer Systems Design (586,446 people), Elementary & secondary schools (352,875 people), Outpatient care centers (296,937 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (242,962 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Community College of Philadelphia.

Most Common (2023)

General Health Services
311 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
208 degrees awarded
General Business
205 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Community College of Philadelphia was General Health Services with 311 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Community College of Philadelphia according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

560

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,195

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 560 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Philadelphia, which is 0.469 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,195).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Community College of Philadelphia by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Philadelphia in General Business, which is 0.68 times less than the 122 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 283 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Philadelphia in General Health Services, which is 10.1 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 5% of students graduating from Community College of Philadelphia completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (37.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Community College of Philadelphia is Female and Asian (37.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.49% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
642 degrees awarded
White
454 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
256 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Community College of Philadelphia is black or african american (642 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (454 degrees).

3.25% of degree recipients (57 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
460 degrees awarded
White Female
294 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
182 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Community College of Philadelphia is black or african american female (460 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (294 degrees).

Operations

Community College of Philadelphia has an endowment valued at nearly $14.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.81M (26.1%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Community College of Philadelphia had a total salary expenditure of 144M. Community College of Philadelphia employs 184 Assistant professors, 57 Associate professors and 23 Lecturers. Most academics at Community College of Philadelphia are Female Assistant professor (96), Male Assistant professor (88), and Female Associate professor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Philadelphia are: Business and Financial Operations, with 133 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 108 employees, and Management with 98 employees.

Endowment

$14.6M

2023 Endowment

10.4%

growth from 2022

Community College of Philadelphia has an endowment valued at about $14.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Community College of Philadelphia grew 10.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.83M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Community College of Philadelphia (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$77M

2023 Salaries

1.44%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Community College of Philadelphia paid a median of $77M in salaries, which represents 53.4% of their overall expenditure ($144M) and a 1.44% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.83% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.75% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.3M

Instructional Salaries

286

Number of Employees

In 2023, Community College of Philadelphia paid a total of $22.3M to 286 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

184 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

133 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Community College of Philadelphia were Assistant professor with 184 employees, Associate professor with 57 employees, and Lecturer with 23 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Philadelphia were Business and Financial Operations with 133 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 108 employees, and Management with 98 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Community College of Philadelphia was Female Assistant professor with 96 employees, Male Assistant professor with 88 employees, and Female Associate professor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Community College of Philadelphia.

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