Community College of Philadelphia

www.ccp.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,816

2021 Average Net Price

$12,612

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.46%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

11,647

31.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

18.1%

272 Graduates

About

Community College of Philadelphia is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Community College of Philadelphia were General Health Services (342 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (222 degrees), and General Business (221 degrees).

In 2021, 1,845 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Community College of Philadelphia. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (664 degrees), 1.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (542 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Community College of Philadelphia is $3,816, which is $−4,152 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Community College of Philadelphia is $3,816, which is $−4,152 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,612.

In 2021, 61% of undergraduate students attending Community College of Philadelphia received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,816

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Community College of Philadelphia was $3,816. The cost of tuition at Community College of Philadelphia is $−4,152 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$12,612

2021 Value

0.787%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Community College of Philadelphia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,612. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Community College of Philadelphia grew by 0.787%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Community College of Philadelphia received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.15% with respect to 2020, when 65% 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.

5.46%

2019 Default Rate

259

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Community College of Philadelphia was 5.46%, which represents 259 out of the 4741 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 11,647 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Philadelphia is 3,689 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,958. This means that 31.7% 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 40.9% Black or African American, 22.6% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% Asian, 3.56% Two or More Races, 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.232% 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 (25%), followed by White Female (13.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Community College of Philadelphia in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,647 students. The full-time enrollment at Community College of Philadelphia is 3,689 and the part-time enrollment is 7,958. This means that 31.7% of students enrolled at Community College of Philadelphia are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

58%

2021 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 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

Black or African American
4,765 enrolled students
White
2,629 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,906 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Community College of Philadelphia is 40.9% Black or African American, 22.6% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% Asian, 3.56% Two or More Races, 0.249% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.232% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 332 students (2.85%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 557 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 (664 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (542 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Community College of Philadelphia is General Health Services (342 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (222 degrees) and General Business (221 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (24 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (203 degrees), and Health (598 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 (1,351,344 people), Software developers (517,181 people), Other managers (207,387 people), Social workers, all other (170,174 people), and Medical & health services managers (164,655 people).

The most specialized majors at Community College of Philadelphia in 2021 are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (203 degrees), Health (598 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (56 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (40 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Community College of Philadelphia are Communication Technologies (24 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (203 degrees), Health (598 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (56 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (40 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,550,931 people), Computer Systems Design (591,316 people), Elementary & secondary schools (343,317 people), Outpatient care centers (271,999 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (238,019 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 (2021)

General Health Services
342 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
222 degrees awarded
General Business
221 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Community College of Philadelphia was General Health Services with 342 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

644

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,201

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 644 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Philadelphia, which is 0.536 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,201).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 110 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Philadelphia in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 5.5 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 291 degrees were awarded to men at Community College of Philadelphia in General Health Services, which is 5.71 times more than the 51 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 4% 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 21% 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 (32.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Community College of Philadelphia is Female and Asian (32.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.84% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
664 degrees awarded
White
542 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
251 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Community College of Philadelphia is black or african american (664 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (542 degrees).

4.34% of degree recipients (80 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
475 degrees awarded
White Female
330 degrees awarded
White Male
212 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Community College of Philadelphia is black or african american female (475 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (330 degrees).

Operations

Community College of Philadelphia has an endowment valued at nearly $15.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 451k (2.9%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Community College of Philadelphia had a total salary expenditure of 147M. Community College of Philadelphia employs 251 Assistant professors, 68 Associate professors and 15 Lecturers. Most academics at Community College of Philadelphia are Female Assistant professor (141), Male Assistant professor (110), and Female Associate professor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Philadelphia are: Office and Administrative Support, with 119 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 114 employees, and Management with 89 employees.

Endowment

$15.6M

2021 Endowment

25.8%

growth from 2020

Community College of Philadelphia has an endowment valued at about $15.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Community College of Philadelphia grew 25.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.3M 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

$70.4M

2021 Salaries

4.75%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Community College of Philadelphia paid a median of $70.4M in salaries, which represents 47.9% of their overall expenditure ($147M) and a 4.75% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$28.3M

Instructional Salaries

358

Number of Employees

In 2021, Community College of Philadelphia paid a total of $28.3M to 358 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

251 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

119 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Community College of Philadelphia were Assistant professor with 251 employees, Associate professor with 68 employees, and Lecturer with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Community College of Philadelphia were Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 114 employees, and Management with 89 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Community College of Philadelphia was Female Assistant professor with 141 employees, Male Assistant professor with 110 employees, and Female Associate professor with 39 employees.

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