Tuition and Fees
Community College of Philadelphia offers you a quality education at a competitive price. The section below outlines the cost of tuition and defines additional fees.
Tuition
Philadelphia residents - $122 per credit hour
Other Pennsylvanians - $244 per credit hour
Non-Pennsylvanians - $366 per credit hour
The Board of Trustees sets tuition and fees and reserves the right to change them without notice. Tuition varies based on residency; Philadelphia residents pay $122 per credit hour; other Pennsylvanians pay $244 per credit hour plus a $10 nonresident capital fee per credit; and non-Pennsylvanians pay $366 per credit hour plus a $20 nonresident capital fee per credit. Some courses have additional fees; check the individual course descriptions for this information.
Tuition Deposit — $50
An applicant accepted or readmitted for full-time status by the College
may be required to remit a $50 non-refundable deposit within a specified
time. The applicant's letter of acceptance will specify the date. This
deposit ensures the applicant a place at the College and will be credited
to the initial semester's tuition charge. If the student fails to register
for that semester, the tuition deposit will not be refunded but may be
applied to subsequent registrations within that academic year only.
Fees
Application Fee - $20
A fee of $20 must be paid by each applicant when applying for admission
to the College's credit program. This fee is required only once and is
non-refundable.
Identification Card Fee - $10
All credit students at the College's Main Campus are required to have
a College photo-identification card. Credit students at other locations
planning to use facilities and services at the Main Campus are also required
to obtain a photo-identification card. There is a $10 one-time charge
for the card. The cost of the card will be included in the first semester
bill for on-campus students. Off-campus credit students will be requested
to pay for the identification card at the time it is issued. Students
who for religious reasons require a student identification card without
a photo may make arrangements through the Security Office.
Lost Identification Card Fee - $10
A replacement fee of $10 will be charged for each replacement of the Identification
Card.
General College Fee - $4 per credit
To fund the cost of student publications, intramural and intercollegiate
athletics, graduation expenses and other special services and activities
for students, there is a general College fee for credit courses. This
fee is nonrefundable as of the first day of the semester.
Technology Fee - $28 per credit
A fee of $28 per credit is charged to defray the institutional operating
and equipment costs associated with providing student access to technology
in academic and student support services and in instructional programs.
This fee is nonrefundable as of the first day of the semester.
Course Fees
Some courses offered by the College are subject to course fees. These
include courses with laboratory costs, clinical instruction costs or additional
instructional hours. The course fees range from $66 to $264 per course.
The applicable course fee, if any, is shown at the end of the course description
in the 'Course Description' section of the Catalog. Course fees are subject
to the Refund Policy.
Nonresident Capital Fee
$10 per credit for Pennsylvania residents outside Philadelphia
$20 per credit for students who do not meet the State's residency requirement
The College's capital costs are funded by the City and State. The capital
fee is charged to students in circumstances where the student is a nonresident
and therefore capital support from the City or State is not provided.
This fee is non-refundable as of the first day of the semester.
Distance Education Course Fee - $30
A fee of $30 will be assessed for any section of a course that is offered
as a television or online course. Students should consult the course offerings
listing for each semester to identify which courses are available in a
television or online course delivery format. This fee is non-refundable
as of the first day of the semester.
Senior Citizen Registration Fee - $122
This fee is charged to students who take advantage of the tuition-free
course. This fee is non-refundable as of the first day of the semester.
Returned Check Fee - $25
A penalty of $25 will be assessed for all checks issued to the College
but not paid on presentation to the bank.
Late Registration Fee - $30
A $30 late registration fee will be charged to previously enrolled students
who register after the payment deadline for credit courses.
Academic Transcript Fee
The transcript fee is payable in advance and requires the student's written
release. For normal mail service (allow 7-10 business days for processing),
the fee is $3 for each transcript. For rush service, which includes same-day
regular US mail service, fax service and pick-up, the fee is $10 for each
transcript.
Credit by Examination Fee - $115
This fee is charged for each course in which a student has applied for
credit on the basis of examination. The fee is based on the tuition rate
for one credit hour. This fee is nonrefundable.
Credit for Life Experience Fee - $115
This fee is charged for each course in which a student has applied for
credit on the basis of life experience. The fee is based on the tuition
rate for one credit hour. This fee is non-refundable.
Graduation Fee - $30
A fee of $30, payable in advance, is charged to defray costs associated
with graduation eligibility processing and commencement activities. This
fee will be charged for each semester/term where a student applies for
graduation. This fee is nonrefundable.
Other Costs
Although the tuition for Philadelphia residents is relatively low, students
should be aware of the need to plan ahead and anticipate all costs for
the entire academic year. The basic budget for one year at the College
should include, in addition to the appropriate tuition, the following:
- Books and Supplies $1,100*
- Transportation $1,500
- Meals $1,300
*Actual cost may vary upon program of study. (This does not include course fees nor various additional expenses such as for clothing and for sundry personal items, which also must be anticipated.)