by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Community College of Allegheny County, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Community College of Allegheny County were $8,803 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $12,583. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees were $1,243 in-state and $1,243 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,560 | $11,340 |
| Fees | $1,243 | $1,243 |
| Total | $8,803 | $12,583 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Community College of Allegheny County charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Community College of Allegheny County costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Community College of Allegheny County is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Community College of Allegheny County Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Community College of Allegheny County has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,080 | $10,620 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,320 | $10,980 |
| One Year Ago | $7,560 | $11,340 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,560 | $11,340 |
The chart here shows how tuition at CCAC has changed across the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.90%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $8,969. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.99%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,833.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,969 | $12,833 |
| In 2 Years | $9,139 | $13,088 |
| In 3 Years | $9,312 | $13,348 |
| In 4 Years | $9,488 | $13,614 |
| In 5 Years | $9,667 | $13,885 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $52,883, versus roughly $36,908 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Community College of Allegheny County, see the Community College of Allegheny County Financial Aid page.
