ASPIRA City College

Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · offers Associate's degrees

Large city

50%Acceptance rate
$13,671Average net price / year
50%Graduation rate
$34,857Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
—Median debt at graduation
8Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$12,147
Total cost of attendance
$18,252
Books & supplies
$1,203
Average net price
$13,671

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$12,380
$48–75k
$16,252

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
50.0%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
First-year retention
67%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$21,998
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$34,857
Median debt (graduates)
—
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
79%
Students with federal loans
50%

Students

Undergraduates
8
Part-time
25%
Women / men
25% / 75%
White
0%
Hispanic
100%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
7:1
Avg faculty salary
$40,833 / year
Accreditor
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Website
aspiracitycollege.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Engineering Technologies – 67% of degrees
  • Health Professions – 33% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at ASPIRA City College?

50.0% of applicants were admitted.

How much does ASPIRA City College cost?

The average net price after grants is $13,671 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $12,147 and the full cost of attendance is $18,252.

How much do ASPIRA City College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $34,857 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

50% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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