Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Community College of Allegheny County is $8,803 for Pennsylvania residents and $12,583 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.80% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 2.95% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($4,859) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,667.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for CCAC is $9,050 for Pennsylvania residents and $12,954 for out-of-state students which is a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.80% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 2.95% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,780 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 52.49% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Pennsylvania schools with tuition changes from last year at Pennsylvania colleges tuition change page.
CCAC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,563 $12,223$11,660
2023-2024$8,803$12,583$17,780
Change % 2023-20242.80%2.95%52.49%
2024-2025$9,050$12,954$27,112
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Community College of Allegheny County - COA
Community College of Allegheny County - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Community College of Allegheny County - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at CCAC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $251 for Pennsylvania residents and $377 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$244$366
2023-2024$251$377
2024-2025$258$388
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Community College of Allegheny County - Tuition per Credit Hour
Community College of Allegheny County - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Community College of Allegheny County and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Community College of Allegheny County and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Community College of Allegheny County$8,803$12,583
Harrisburg Area Community College$8,918$11,400
Community College of Philadelphia$8,688$12,440
Montgomery County Community College$11,250$16,230
Northampton County Area Community College$10,980$14,730
Delaware County Community College$10,800$14,940

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Community College of Allegheny County.
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Community College of Allegheny County 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,803$1,500$17,780$12,583$1,500 $17,780
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