Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) is a public community college system founded in 1966, serving Allegheny County and the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area with four campuses and three centers. With approximately 30,000 students enrolled annually, CCAC is one of the largest community colleges in Pennsylvania and a vital part of the Pittsburgh region's educational and workforce ecosystem. The Wild Cats — chosen by student vote in 2019 — are the college's official mascot identity, with red and white as the traditional school colors. CCAC offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training across more than 100 programs in healthcare, technology, business, and the arts. International students from over 52 countries, including Saudi Arabia, China, and Nepal, are represented on campus. The college's affordable flat-rate tuition model and strong employer partnerships with Pittsburgh's healthcare, technology, and manufacturing sectors make CCAC an essential gateway to economic opportunity in the region.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$5,850
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $12,583
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
