Best Pennsylvania Community Colleges (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 113 community colleges serving 145,939 students in Pennsylvania (32 public colleges and 81 private colleges).

The average tuition for community colleges in Pennsylvania is approximately $10,513 per year for in-state students and $15,152 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,079 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 78% (compared to national acceptance rates).

Minority enrollment is 92%, with the majority being Asian or Black and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School Photo

Douglas Education Center Photo - A career in the business field has endless opportunities. A career in the business field can evolve into your own empire. A career in the business field is a career in determination. In the business program at DEC, you will be given the tools to work in many different sectors of business. You will gain advanced knowledge in technology, software, and networking skills. You are an entrepreneur. You are self-motivated and have great attention to detail. You are proactive and strong-minded. You are the next great business professional and we want you.

Westmoreland County Community College Photo

Pittsburgh Technical College Photo - Pittsburgh Technical College's convenient locations on the outskirts of Pittsburgh mean you avoid the congestion but won't miss the action.

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Photo

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Photo

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Photo

Walnut Hill College Photo - Culinary Class

Student by Ethnicity

(PA) School Average

American Indian

Asian

14%

Black

10%

White

Hawaiian

52%

Two or more races

Unknown

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

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 2017)

Private, for profit

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

| 369 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 2018)

Private, for profit

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

| 99 students

Consolidated School of Business-York (Closed 2018)

Private, for profit

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

| 107 students

Du Bois Business College-Du Bois (Closed 2016)

Private, for profit

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

| 90 students

Fortis Institute-Erie (Closed 2020)

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

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 2016)

Private, for profit

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

| 352 students

ITT Technical Institute-Pittsburgh (Closed 2016)

Private, for profit

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

| 179 students

ITT Technical Institute-Plymouth Meeting (Closed 2016)

Private, for profit

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

| 273 students

ITT Technical Institute-Tarentum (Closed 2016)

Private, for profit

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

| 204 students

Katharine Gibbs School (Closed 2018)

Private, for profit

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

| 183 students

Keystone Technical Institute (Closed 2017)

Private, for profit

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

| 341 students

Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts-Pittsburgh (Closed 2012)

Private, for profit

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

| 48 students

Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia (Closed 2020)

Public

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

| 533 students

Lincoln Technical Institute-Northeast Philadelphia (Closed 2020)

Public

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

| 310 students

Mercyhurst University-North East Campus (Closed 2021)

Public

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

| 446 students

Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby (Closed 2016)

Public

6800 Market Street
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 789-6700

| 543 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 2020)

Private, for profit

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

| 906 students

Yorktowne Business Institute (Closed 2015)

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 113 community colleges serving 145,939 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 78% (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 lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).

How diverse are community college in Pennsylvania?

Community colleges in Pennsylvania have approximately 92% minority enrollment, with the majority being Asian or Black.

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