How much has Community College of Philadelphia's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

-7.18%

In-State

-7.65%

Out-of-State

Community College of Philadelphia's tuition & fees has increased from $13,800 (2015) to $12,744 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 7.65% over the past 10 years.

Community College of Philadelphia's tuition increase rate is lower than the Pennsylvania's average increase rate of 19.54%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower 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 33.84% from 2015 ($25,023).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Community College of Philadelphia's COA is $33,490, which is increased by 0.92% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Community College of Philadelphia's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$20,583$25,023-
2016-17 --$20,930$25,3701.39%
2017-18 --$22,164$27,3067.63%
2018-19 --$22,529$27,6711.34%
2019-20 --$29,764$34,39624.30%
2020-21 --$29,092$33,148-3.63%
2021-22 --$39,778$43,83432.24%
2022-23 --$29,434$33,490-23.60%
2023-24 --$29,434$33,186-0.91%
2024-25 --$29,434$33,4900.92%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have decreased 7.65% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $11,448. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Community College of Philadelphia over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$9,360$13,800-
2016-17$9,360$13,800
2017-18$10,284$15,42611.78%
2018-19$10,284$15,426
2019-20$9,264$13,896-9.92%
2020-21$8,592$12,648-8.98%
2021-22$8,688$12,7440.76%
2022-23$8,688$12,744
2023-24$8,688$12,440-2.39%
2024-25$8,688$12,7442.44%
Community College of Philadelphia Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,400, and it has increased 84.62% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,300-
2016-17$1,3503.85%
2017-18$1,350
2018-19$1,4003.70%
2019-20$2,40071.43%
2020-21$2,400
2021-22$12,744431.00%
2022-23$2,400-81.17%
2023-24$2,400
2024-25$2,400

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 25.56% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Community College of Philadelphia.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$9,923-
2016-17$10,2202.99%
2017-18$10,5303.03%
2018-19$10,8452.99%
2019-20$18,10066.90%
2020-21$18,100
2021-22$18,3461.36%
2022-23$18,346
2023-24$18,346
2024-25$18,346

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
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%
Community College of Allegheny County$12,583
($8,803)		$12,583
($8,803)		-
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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