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Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Community College of Allegheny County is a public, 2-year institution located throughout Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh, Oakdale, West Mifflin, Washington, Monroeville, and Braddock Hills. With over 150 academic programs leading to a variety of career options and college transfer opportunities, the college boasts a 95% rate of students living and working locally after graduation. The college maintains articulation agreements with over 40 colleges and universities, including the seamlessly transferable program-to-program agreements held with 14 colleges within the Pennsylvania State Higher Education System.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
97%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
11,977
Total Number of Undergrads
11,977
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$9,047
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$8,563
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$12,223
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1500

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,176
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,875
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,230

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
18%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,952
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,816
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$122

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
47%
53%
Student Organizations
90
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,800

What Students Are Saying

the community college of allegheny county is a great school with teachers who are passionate about their fields and seeing their students succeed. it offers great value with affordable classes and a school-wide commitment to helping keep textbook prices low. the campus is convenient and all the faculty and staff are friendly and genuinely interested in helping students with their studies.
Matthew from Pittsburgh, PA