Type Community College President Donald Generals Administrative staff 457 Total enrollment 19,503 (2010) Graduation rate 9.8% (2014) | Established September 23, 1965 Academic staff 1,050 Phone +1 215-751-8000 Mascot Colonial Phil Average salary after attending undergrad 30,900 USD (2013) | |
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Motto "The Path to Possibilities." Address 1700 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA Undergraduate tuition and fees Local tuition: 4,920 USD (2015), Domestic tuition: 13,800 USD (2015) Notable alumni Deesha Dyer, Chaka Fattah, Dwight E Evans, Ronald Murray, Melody Gardot Similar Temple University, Delaware County Communi, Montgomery County Communi, Bucks County Communi, La Salle University Profiles | ||
Community college of philadelphia overview for fall
Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, that grants associate degrees, academic certificates, and proficiency certificates. Programs of study include architecture and construction; art, design and media, business and technology; health care; law and public service; liberal arts; science; social and human services; automotive technology and culinary arts. The college offers traditional, evening, weekend and online courses.
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Students at the college can pursue a bachelor's degree upon graduation, and some programs prepare students to enter the workforce. Dual admissions partnerships and transfer agreements with four-year schools make it easy for students to further their education. Student support services include free tutoring, counseling, transfer assistance, the Center for Male Engagement, a Career Services Center, and a Veteran's Resource Center. Adult Basic Education classes can provide Philadelphia residents with valuable, lifelong skills.
The college's Corporate Solutions unit offers workforce training initiatives for individuals looking to advance their career skills or prepare for new career.
Student life programs are offered, with a variety of clubs, organizations, and athletic activities to choose from. The college also offers study abroad programs.
Locations
There are three locations throughout the city to help make a college education more accessible:
History
The college opened on September 23, 1965, in the Snellenberg's Building at 34 South 11th Street. The Mint Building on the main campus, which opened for classes in 1973, served as the Third Philadelphia Mint from 1901 to 1969.