Best Pennsylvania Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 108 community colleges serving 194,691 students in Pennsylvania (36 public colleges and 72 private colleges).

The average tuition for community colleges in Pennsylvania is approximately $10,557 per year for in-state students and $15,342 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,177 per year (view national tuition costs).

The top-ranked community colleges in California include ASPIRA City College, Bidwell Training Center Inc, and Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).

Minority enrollment is 48%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.

Walnut Hill College Photo - Culinary Class

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Pennsylvania College of Technology Photo - Centennial sculpture stands guard in front of the Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Photo - Main Campus at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School Photo

Northampton County Area Community College Photo - Fowler Center, NCC's Southside campus.

Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc Photo - Students visit casket company as part of curricular studies

Community College of Philadelphia Photo - Mint Bldg., Main Campus

Westmoreland County Community College Photo

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Photo

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Photo

Harcum College Photo - Melville Hall, one of the original buildings from Harcum's founding in 1915. Listed on the National Historic Registry. Houses the Admissions Office, President, Financial Aid, PR/Marketing, Registrar, Bursar, Finance Office, HR

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Photo

Rosedale Technical College Photo - The Ben Wilke Training Center which houses the Diesel, Truck Driving and Welding labs.

Manor College Photo - Mother of Perpetual Help Hall at Manor College.

Student by Ethnicity

(PA) School Average

Asian

Hispanic

11%

Black

15%

White

52%

Hawaiian

Two or more races

Non Resident

Unknown

10%

Pennsylvania All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Pennsylvania

Community Colleges in Pennsylvania (Closed)

School

Location

Students

Academy of Court Reporting and Technology (Closed 2011)

Public

235 4th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 535-0560

| 78 students

Antonelli Institute (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

300 Montgomery Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-2222

| 188 students

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (Closed 2020)

Private, for profit

420 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 291-6200

| 1,280 students

The Art Institutes of York-PA (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

1409 Williams Rd
York, PA 17402
(717) 755-2300

| 369 students

Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

179 Hillcrest Shopping Center
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
(724) 337-1000

| 120 students

Churchman business school (Closed 2004)

Public

355 spring garden st
Easton, PA 18042
(610) 258-5345

| 0 students

Consolidated School of Business-Lancaster (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

2124 Ambassador Cir
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 394-6211

| 99 students

Consolidated School of Business-York (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

1605 Clugston Rd
York, PA 17404
(717) 764-9550

| 107 students

Du Bois Business College-Du Bois (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

Main Campus, One Beaver Dr
Du Bois, PA 15801
(814) 371-6920

| 90 students

Fortis Institute-Erie (Closed 2024)

Private for-profit

5757 West 26th Street
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-7673

| 9 students

Harrisburg institute of trade and technology (Closed 2006)

Private, non-profit

1519 west harrisburg pike
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 944-2731

| 32 students

Hussian College-Philadelphia (Closed 2024)

Private for-profit

1500 Spring Garden Street Ste. 101
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(717) 380-1385

| 71 students

International Academy of Design and Technology (Pittsburgh) (Closed 2008)

Private, for profit

555 Grant St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 391-4197

| 30 students

ITT Technical Institute-Dunmore (Closed 2016)

Private, for profit

1000 Meade St.- Suite 210
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 330-0600

| 171 students

ITT Technical Institute-Harrisburg (Closed 2016)

Private, for profit

449 Eisenhower Blvd, Suite 100
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 565-1700

| 175 students

ITT Technical Institute-Levittown (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

311 Veteran/'/s Highway
Levittown, PA 19056
(215) 702-6300

| 352 students

ITT Technical Institute-Pittsburgh (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

5460 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 446-2900

| 179 students

ITT Technical Institute-Plymouth Meeting (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

220 W. Germantown Pike, Suite 100
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 832-3400

| 273 students

ITT Technical Institute-Tarentum (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

100 Pittsburgh Mills Circle
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 274-1400

| 204 students

Katharine Gibbs School (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

2501 Monroe Blvd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 676-0500

| 183 students

Keystone Technical Institute (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

2301 Academy Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 545-4747

| 341 students

Laurel Technical Institute (Closed 2024)

Private for-profit

11618 Cotton Road
MEADVILLE, PA 16335
(814) 724-0700

| 92 students

Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts-Pittsburgh (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

717 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 566-2433

| 48 students

Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia (Closed 2024)

Public

3600 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 382-1553

| 533 students

Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia (Closed 2024)

Public

2180 Hornig Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-0869

| 310 students

Mercyhurst University-North East Campus (Closed 2024)

Public

16 W Division St
North East, PA 16428
(814) 725-6100

| 446 students

Pittsburgh Career Institute (Closed 2024)

Private for-profit

421 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-2600

| 217 students

Pittsburgh Technical College (Closed 2024)

Private not-for-profit

1111 McKee Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
(412) 809-5100

| 1,424 students

Schuylkill Institute Of Business Technology (Closed 2007)

Public

118 South Centre Street, Suite #2
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 622-4835

| 77 students

West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute (Closed 2024)

Public

Mount Braddock Road
Mount Braddock, PA 15465
(724) 437-4600

| 54 students

Wyo Tech-Blairsville (Closed 2024)

Private, for profit

500 Innovation Drive
Blairsville, PA 15717
(724) 459-9500

| 906 students

Yorktowne Business Institute (Closed 2024)

Public

W Seventh Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 846-5000

| 105 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Pennsylvania?

There are 108 community colleges serving 194,691 students in Pennsylvania.

How much do community colleges cost in Pennsylvania?

What are the top ranked community colleges in Pennsylvania?

The top-ranked community colleges in Pennsylvania include ASPIRA City College, Bidwell Training Center Inc, and Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc.

What is community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania?

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).

What is community college diversity score in Pennsylvania?

Community colleges in Pennsylvania have a diversity score of 0.68, which is higher than the national average of 0.00 (compared to national diversity statistics).

How diverse are community college in Pennsylvania?

Community colleges in Pennsylvania have approximately 48% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.

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