Community College of Philadelphia
The Community College of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is an open-admission institution that currently has more than 34,000 students enrolled in various academic programs. This school is capable of granting many different types of associate’s degrees and certificates. Students can enjoy taking courses during the day, during evenings, on the weekends, or even online. There are several online degree programs and this school is very convenient for those who are pursuing academic interests with limited free time. The school lives up to its motto of being “the path of possibilities”.
The Community College of Philadelphia nursing program has been recognized for excellence by the National League for Nursing. Students are able to pursue associate’s degrees in nursing at this school. Students will learn how to provide the best possible to care to all patients. The curriculum will include both classroom experiences and clinical experiences at various healthcare facilities in the area. This nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students17,296 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 54 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 36 miles radius of Community College of Philadelphia
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Delaware County Community College
12 miles away |
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Rowan College at Gloucester County
13 miles away |
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Camden County College
14 miles away |
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Rowan College at Burlington County
14 miles away |
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Montgomery County Community College
16 miles away |
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Bucks County Community College
22 miles away |
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Salem Community College
24 miles away |
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Brandywine School of Nursing
33 miles away |
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Mercer County Community College
34 miles away |
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Cumberland County College
36 miles away |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Camden County College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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CUNY Bronx Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1970 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $159/credit | |
| In State Students | $318/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $477/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,155 | $14,310 | $21,465 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,130 | $22,260 | $33,390 |
| BSN | 125 | $19,875 | $39,750 | $59,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 85% of Community College of Philadelphia's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 69% | $4,977 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $619 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $1,388 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 12% | $836 |
| Federal Student Loans | 45% | $4,101 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,521
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,652 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,536 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,285 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,850 |
| Over $110,000$12,057 |
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Student Population
17,296
Undergrads
0
Graduates
10,911
Women
6,385
Men
29%
Full-time
71%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Black/African American |
46% |
|
White |
22% |
|
Hispanic |
14% |
|
Asian |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
