Community College of Philadelphia

Community College of Philadelphia is a public two-year institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within a large city setting. The college enrolls 16,769 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 29.00 out of 100. The completion rate is 20% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 57% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a comprehensive array of career and technical programs. Healthcare credentials include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care Therapy, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. Technology and media programs include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Network and System Administration, Recording Arts Technology, Photographic and Film/Video Technology, Applied Engineering Technologies, and Architectural Engineering Technologies. Additional programs cover Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Building/Construction Site Management, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Building/Property Maintenance.

As one of Pennsylvania's largest community colleges, Community College of Philadelphia serves a broad urban student population, providing workforce credentials across healthcare, technology, media arts, construction, and culinary fields.