How much has CCAC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 75.48% from 2014 ($18,158), where CCAC's current cost is $31,863. In 2024, the COA is increased by 25.53% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $10,358 (2014) to $12,583 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 33.46% over the past 10 years.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Community College of Allegheny County over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 75.48% for that period where the last year costs were $31,863. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 33.46% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $12,583. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Community College of Allegheny County over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$7,216$10,358-
2015-16$7,298$10,440 0.79%
2016-17$7,520$10,751 2.98%
2017-18$7,653$10,953 1.88%
2018-19$7,861$11,251 2.72%
2019-20$8,125$11,605 3.15%
2020-21$8,323$11,863 2.22%
2021-22$8,323$11,863 0.00%
2022-23$8,563$12,223 3.03%
2023-24$8,803$12,583 2.95%
Community College of Allegheny County Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,500, and it has increased 50.00% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,000-
2015-16$1,200 20.00%
2016-17$1,200 0.00%
2017-18$1,500 25.00%
2018-19$1,500 0.00%
2019-20$1,500 0.00%
2020-21$1,500 0.00%
2021-22$11,863 690.87%
2022-23$1,500 -87.36%
2023-24$1,500 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 69.17% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Community College of Allegheny County.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$6,800-
2015-16$11,660 71.47%
2016-17$11,660
2017-18$11,660
2018-19$11,660
2019-20$11,660
2020-21$11,660
2021-22$11,660
2022-23$11,660
2023-24$17,780 52.49%
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