CCAC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,323

Cost of attendance at Community College of Allegheny County in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,863

Cost of attendance at Community College of Allegheny County in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Community College of Allegheny County was $8,297. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at CCAC

CCAC net price calculator

$8,297

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of CCAC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$8,297	$410 (5%)	$7,339	$8,737	$11,007	$13,132	$13,781
2021	$8,707	$214 (3%)	$7,891	$8,933	$10,761	$13,193	$13,759
2020	$8,493	$116 (1%)	$7,776	$8,380	$10,756	$13,149	$13,583
2019	$8,377	$39	$7,812	$8,817	$10,979	$13,137	$13,358
2018	$8,416	$31	$7,768	$8,543	$10,280	$12,566	$12,909
2017	$8,385	$2,845 (51%)	$7,790	$8,320	$10,335	$12,382	$12,601
2016	$5,540	$148 (3%)	$5,041	$5,591	$7,825	$9,735	$9,820
2015	$5,688	$248 (4%)	$5,071	$5,823	$8,088	$9,814	$10,047
2014	$5,936	--	$5,370	$6,058	$8,117	$9,901	$10,100

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Community College of Allegheny County's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$21,483	No change	$8,323	$11,660	$1,500
2021	$21,483	$198	$8,323	$11,660	$1,500
2020	$21,285	$264 (1%)	$8,125	$11,660	$1,500
2019	$21,021	$208	$7,861	$11,660	$1,500
2018	$20,813	$433 (2%)	$7,653	$11,660	$1,500
2017	$20,380	$222 (1%)	$7,520	$11,660	$1,200
2016	$20,158	$5,142 (34%)	$7,298	$11,660	$1,200
2015	$15,016	$94	$7,216	$6,800	$1,000
2014	$14,922	$232 (2%)	$6,792	$7,130	$1,000
2013	$14,690	--	$6,332	$7,358	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: CCAC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, CCAC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $4,850

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,360
How much is CCAC application fees?: CCAC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: CCAC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Community College of Allegheny County cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$236	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$354	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Community College of Allegheny County during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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