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Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Whether you are starting out or starting over, the Community College of Philadelphia helps students earn a college degree, jump-start their career or simply learn new skills. With more than 70 associate degree, certificate and continuing education programs, this Pennsylvania college bills itself as the path to possibilities.
The Community College of Philadelphia serves first-time college students, high school graduates, adults and business professionals by preparing them for entry into the workforce or to a four-year institution. Program offerings include business, human services, technology and the arts.
Too, the Community College of Philadelphia offers three regional center sites in addition to its main campus near Philadelphia's Center City. Students can continue to learn anytime, anywhere at their convenience with the Pennsylvania college's distance learning program, which allows students to attend classes for virtually anywhere, online.
The Community College of Philadelphia has transfer agreements with several area schools to help its student seamlessly continue their college education. The Pennsylvania college also offers dual admissions programs with eight area colleges and universities, which enrolls students at the Community College of Philadelphia and one of the participating four-year institutions of their choice.
The Pennslyvania college isn't short on student services either, offering financial aid services, new student orientation and athletics.
Quick Facts:
Over half of the Community College of Philadelphia's students continue their education at a four-year college or university.
The Community College of Philadelphia is the largest public institution of higher education in the city.
Over 90 percent of the Pennsylvania college's graduates remain in Philadelphia to seek employment.
During the 2005-2006 school year, approximately 37,000 students were enrolled at the Community College of Philadelphia taking credit and non-credit courses.
About 25 percent of students at Community College of Philadelphia are 25 years of age or older.
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