Community College of Allegheny County Pennsylvania

Public two-year college in Pittsburgh with tuition under $4,000 for in-state students and 10,451 enrollees.

College statistics

Address:
800 Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh, PA
15233
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
https://www.ccac.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Community College of Allegheny County is a public two-year institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving the greater Pittsburgh region. The college enrolls over 10,000 students and offers general liberal arts and sciences coursework designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities or entry into the workforce.

In-state tuition is $3,780 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $11,340. These figures represent the total cost of attendance for students; the low tuition makes CCAC an economical entry point for students beginning college or those who need to keep education costs minimal while completing introductory coursework.

This college serves students who benefit from affordable access to higher education in an urban setting, including working adults, first-generation students, and those planning to transfer. Community colleges like CCAC function as a critical pathway to bachelor's degrees; many students complete general education requirements here before moving to four-year programs. For more information about program offerings, support services, and transfer agreements, visit the college's official website at ccac.edu.