How much has CCAC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

20.62%

In-State

20.53%

Out-of-State

CCAC's tuition & fees has increased from $10,440 (2015) to $12,583 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 20.53% over the past 10 years.

CCAC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Pennsylvania's average increase rate of 19.54%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 36.75% from 2015 ($23,300).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, CCAC's COA is $31,863, which is same as last year cost.

The following table and chart show changes to CCAC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 20.53% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $11,340. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Community College of Allegheny County over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$7,298$10,440-
2016-17$7,520$10,7512.98%
2017-18$7,653$10,9531.88%
2018-19$7,861$11,2512.72%
2019-20$8,125$11,6053.15%
2020-21$8,323$11,8632.22%
2021-22$8,323$11,863
2022-23$8,563$12,2233.03%
2023-24$8,803$12,5832.95%
2024-25$8,803$12,583
Community College of Allegheny County Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,500, and it has increased 25.00% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,200-
2016-17$1,200
2017-18$1,50025.00%
2018-19$1,500
2019-20$1,500
2020-21$1,500
2021-22$11,863690.87%
2022-23$1,500-87.36%
2023-24$1,500
2024-25$1,500

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 47.19% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Community College of Allegheny County.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$11,660-
2016-17$11,660
2017-18$11,660
2018-19$11,660
2019-20$11,660
2020-21$11,660
2021-22$11,660
2022-23$11,660
2023-24$17,78052.49%
2024-25$17,780

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Community College of Allegheny County and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Community College of Allegheny County$12,583
($8,803)		$12,583
($8,803)		-
Community College of Philadelphia$12,744
($8,688)		$12,744
($8,688)		-
Harrisburg Area Community College$12,472
($9,495)		$11,400
($8,918)		9.40%
Montgomery County Community College$17,250
($11,970)		$16,230
($11,250)		6.28%
Northampton County Area Community College$15,270
($11,370)		$14,730
($10,980)		3.67%
Delaware County Community College$15,540
($11,250)		$14,940
($10,800)		4.02%

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