Philadelphia, PA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Community College of Philadelphia (in-state) | $4,632 | — |
| PA average | $26,753 | -83% |
| National average | $18,082 | -74% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,632 | $18,528 |
| Out-of-state | $12,744 | $50,976 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Community College of Philadelphia ranks 3 by in-state tuition among the 182 PA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 175% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Community College of Philadelphia | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Northern Pennsylvania Regional College | $4,440 |
| Community College of Allegheny County | $4,842 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | $5,280 |
| Northampton County Area Community College | $5,550 |
In-state tuition at Community College of Philadelphia is $4,632 per year; out-of-state students pay $12,744.
Community College of Philadelphia in-state tuition is 83% below the PA average of $26,753.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Community College of Philadelphia is 74% below that.
$4,632 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Community College of Philadelphia comes to about $18,528 for an in-state student and $50,976 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Community College of Philadelphia ranks 3 out of the 182 PA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.