How much has Community College of Philadelphia's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 34.17% from 2014 ($24,735), where Community College of Philadelphia's current cost is $33,186. In 2024, the COA is decreased by -0.91% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $13,800 (2014) to $12,440 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 6.61% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees are lower than last year (2023) at Community College of Philadelphia.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Community College of Philadelphia over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 34.17% for that period where the last year costs were $33,186. 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 decreased 6.61% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $12,440. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Community College of Philadelphia over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$9,360$13,800-
2015-16$9,360$13,800 0.00%
2016-17$9,360$13,800 0.00%
2017-18$10,284$15,426 11.78%
2018-19$10,284$15,426 0.00%
2019-20$9,264$13,896 -9.92%
2020-21$8,592$12,648 -8.98%
2021-22$8,688$12,744 0.76%
2022-23$8,688$12,744 0.00%
2023-24$8,688$12,440 -2.39%
Community College of Philadelphia Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,400, and it has increased 84.62% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,300-
2015-16$1,300 0.00%
2016-17$1,350 3.85%
2017-18$1,350 0.00%
2018-19$1,400 3.70%
2019-20$2,400 71.43%
2020-21$2,400 0.00%
2021-22$12,744 431.00%
2022-23$2,400 -81.17%
2023-24$2,400 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 27.35% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Community College of Philadelphia.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$9,635-
2015-16$9,923 2.99%
2016-17$10,220 2.99%
2017-18$10,530 3.03%
2018-19$10,845 2.99%
2019-20$18,100 66.90%
2020-21$18,100
2021-22$18,346 1.36%
2022-23$18,346
2023-24$18,346
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