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Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA · City · 9,544 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) is widely recognized for offering affordable, high-quality associate degrees, with its highly competitive Nursing and Allied Health programs serving as a primary talent pipeline for Pittsburgh's world-class healthcare industry. Spanning four campuses and multiple regional centers, the college fosters a supportive and commuter-friendly environment that accommodates a diverse student body through flexible scheduling, active campus clubs, and personalized academic advising. What truly sets CCAC apart is its extensive network of seamless transfer partnerships with prominent four-year universities, as well as its strong corporate alliances that provide students with direct pathways to local, high-demand careers.


Wikipedia:Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) is a public community college in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has four campuses and four centers and offers associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas.

Location
Pittsburgh, PA, 15233-1895 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
12 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,716
Out-of-state COA
$27,457
Avg net price
$13,970
In-state tuition
$4,842
Out-of-state tuition
$12,583
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,524
$30–48k
$13,255
$48–75k
$14,623
$75–110k
$17,788
$110k+
$19,491
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
24%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
29%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
42%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,940
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,449
Median debt
$12,680
Monthly loan payment
$134
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,700$10,750
Debt (90th percentile)
$18,544
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$24,004
Independent students
45%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
62%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
5%
Black
19%
Asian
5%
Two or more
5%
Unknown
8%
Institutional
Endowment
$19M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
32%
Avg faculty salary
$6,600/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,436
Federal loan rate
11%

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