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Founded in 1965, Community College of Philadelphia, or CCP, is a community college, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is an open admission, associate degree granting, institution with more than 70 degree and certificate programs. It provides degrees in several field of study including arts, business, health care, science and technology, humanities and social sciences, as well as human services.
CCP enrolls more than 38,000 students every year and is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Philadelphia. It offers dual admissions programs and transfer agreements for transfer to a four year college or university.
Some of the notable alumni of CCP are Ronald "Flip" Murray, NBA player; Chaka Fattah, United States Congressman from Philadelphia; and Dwight Evans, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 1981.
The campus of Community College Of Philadelphia is in Philadelphia, PA, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Community College Of Philadelphia include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in family and social work.
Its open admissions system makes Community College Of Philadelphia an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Community College Of Philadelphia is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 17,334 students enrolled (13,946 full-time equivalent). Community College Of Philadelphia has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Community College Of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130-3991
General Phone: (215) 751-8000
http://www.ccp.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 552 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, speech and rhetoric, sign language translation |
| Family and Social Work | 355 | human services, child care provider, social work courses |
| Business and Management | 276 | business, accounting technology, business management, finance, sales and marketing, fashion merchandising |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 134 | corrections and criminal justice, fire protection tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 119 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 90 | dental hygienist, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech, radiographer, medical assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 70 | education, secondary teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 68 | substance abuse counseling |
| Law | 53 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 52 | computer and info science, computer support, system administration, webmastering, computer applications programming, computer and info science courses, computer programming |
| Science | 51 | physical sciences, physical science courses |
| Mechanics and Repair | 19 | automobile mechanics |
| Art Studies | 12 | art studies |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | construction engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, CAD and design, electronics tech, computer systems tech |
| Medical Administration | 10 | medical records tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 9 | restaurant and catering management, chef training |
| Hospitality | 8 | hotel management, restaurant and food services management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 5 | photography |
| Music | 5 | music performance, music |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 2 | chemical tech |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Community College Of Philadelphia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,593 | 50 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 322 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Community College Of Philadelphia had a total enrollment of 17,334 students (13,946 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 27% |
| Black | 51% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 97% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,380 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Community College Of Philadelphia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 324900)
Community College Of Philadelphia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 161 | 152 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 30 | 48 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $92,653 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 9 | $86,015 | 10 | $75,767 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 10 | $74,817 | 19 | $69,037 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $80,649 | 36 | $71,522 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $76,619 | 17 | $66,070 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 45 | $68,318 | 44 | $62,009 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 92 | $58,560 | 91 | $53,565 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $45,310 | 14 | $45,605 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 171 | $62,888 | 166 | $56,412 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
System Administration/Administrator
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Human Services, General
Social Work, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
SCIENCE
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences, Other
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Community College Of Philadelphia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army)
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