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“Rise from Within”
The Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) is a public community college serving Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1964 by Pennsylvania legislation and opening its doors in September 1965 with 1,200 students, CCP has grown into one of the largest urban community colleges in the nation, enrolling approximately 18,700 students in credit programs. The college operates from its main campus in Center City Philadelphia and multiple regional centers across the city's neighborhoods, providing accessible education to Philadelphia's diverse urban population. CCP offers more than 65 associate degree and 30 certificate programs across health sciences, business, technology, liberal arts, and workforce development. The college serves as a vital gateway to transfer to Temple University, Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, and other Philadelphia-area four-year institutions. CCP is deeply committed to social equity and access, with approximately 90 percent of students receiving some form of financial aid. In 2024, CCP rebranded with a fresh new logo and tagline, Rise from Within, reflecting its mission to empower Philadelphians from all backgrounds to achieve their educational and career goals.
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
$14,310
/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): $12,744
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.
