The 2023 Directory of Pennsylvania Community Colleges and Costs
How much does it cost to attend community college in Pennsylvania? The average annual in-state two year college tuition in Pennsylvania was $13,062 for the 2021-2022 academic year. This is a change of ($277) from the 2019-2020 average of $13,339 and represents a -2.08% annual decline. The list of Pennsylvania community colleges below provides school specific cost and value rating. Community colleges, also known as junior colleges, provide an excellent money saving opportunity for those concerned with college costs. Many students are choosing to begin their education at community colleges for two years, taking advantage of their lower cost. Then after two years transferring to a full four year institution to pursue a full bachelors degree or higher. Most community colleges also have the benefit of open admission policies.
Our guide surveyed tuition data from the 17 community colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, the most popular being Community College of Allegheny County with 3,791 full time students and an in-state tuition list price of $7,080. University of Pittsburgh Titusville is the most expensive community school in Pennsylvania with an in-state tuition of $11,342.
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All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2020-2021 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| School | Tuition | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Bucks County Community CollegeNewtown, Pennsylvania |
$7,920 | NA | NA |
Butler County Community CollegeButler, Pennsylvania |
$6,890 | NA | NA |
Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
$7,080 | NA | NA |
Community College of Beaver CountyMonaca, Pennsylvania |
$10,200 | NA | NA |
Community College of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania |
$7,632 | NA | NA |
Delaware County Community CollegeMedia, Pennsylvania |
$7,500 | NA | NA |
Harrisburg Area Community College HarrisburgHarrisburg, Pennsylvania |
$6,795 | NA | NA |
Lehigh Carbon Community CollegeSchnecksville, Pennsylvania |
$6,720 | NA | NA |
Luzerne County Community CollegeNanticoke, Pennsylvania |
$8,040 | NA | NA |
Montgomery County Community College Central CampusBlue Bell, Pennsylvania |
$8,640 | NA | NA |
Montgomery County Community College West CampusPottstown, Pennsylvania |
$6,180 | NA | NA |
Northampton County Area Community CollegeBethlehem, Pennsylvania |
$6,960 | NA | NA |
Pennsylvania Highlands Community CollegeJohnstown, Pennsylvania |
$6,660 | NA | NA |
Reading Area Community CollegeReading, Pennsylvania |
$8,400 | NA | NA |
Thaddeus Stevens College of TechnologyLancaster, Pennsylvania |
$8,400 | NA | NA |
University of Pittsburgh TitusvilleTitusville, Pennsylvania |
$11,342 | NA | NA |
Westmoreland County Community CollegeYoungwood, Pennsylvania |
$7,980 | NA | NA |