Community College Of Allegheny County



General Information

collapse [-]
  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).


Enrollment (Fall 2008)

collapse [-]
  • Total enrollment:
  • 19020
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 19020, 0
  • 19020
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 19020, 0
  • 19020
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 19020, 0
  • 19020
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 40.00, 60
  • 40.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 60, 40
  • 60%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 44.00, 56
  • 44.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 56, 44
  • 56%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • White:
  • 69.00, 31
  • 69.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

collapse [-]

Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state $5,052 $4,961 $4,849
Out-state $7,426 $7,335 $7,167
Books and supplies $1,000 $750 $700
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (Off Campus) $4,804 $4,490 $4,490
Other (Off Campus) $2,664 $1,997 $1,997
Other (Off Campus with Family) $4,526 $3,737 $3,737
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
In-state
Off Campus $12,520 $11,448 $11,336
Off Campus with Family $9,578 $8,698 $8,586
Out-state
Off Campus $14,894 $13,822 $13,654
Off Campus with Family $11,952 $11,072 $10,904

Financial Aid

collapse [-]

Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 48.00, 52
  • 48%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 37.00,34.00,17.00,
  • Total grants: 37%
    Federal: 34%
    State/Local: 17%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 3167,3025,880,
  • Total grants: $7,072
    Federal: $3,025
    State/Local: $880

Retention and Graduation Rates

collapse [-]

First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 53.00, 47
  • 53%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 40.00, 60
  • 40%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 18.00, 82
  • 18%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 17.00, 83
  • 17%
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 11.00, 89
  • 11%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 14.00, 86
  • 14%
  • White:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 21.00, 79
  • 21%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

collapse [-]

Completions 2007-2008

Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General1--
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management-1-
Landscaping and Groundskeeping51-
Category total62-

Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Area Studies, Other-2-
Category total-2-

Biological and biomedical sciences

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Biology/Biological Sciences, General8--
Biotechnology4-1
Category total12-1

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping59-13
Business Administration and Management, General182-16
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry--1
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce--1
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other9--
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management--2
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General10-3
Management Information Systems, General1--
Marketing/Marketing Management, General17--
Tourism Promotion Operations6--
Category total284-36

Computer and information sciences and support services

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other10-1
Computer and Information Sciences, General11--
Computer Programming/Programmer, General--3
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications11--
System Administration/Administrator--12
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1-5
Category total33-21

Construction trades

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager2--
Carpentry/Carpenter--149
Construction Trades, Other2--
Electrician4--
Category total8-149

Education

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Teacher Assistant/Aide2-2
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other31--
Category total33-2

Engineering technologies/technicians

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD2--
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician5-2
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician5--
Computer Software Technology/Technician7-2
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology6-4
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician3--
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other4--
Manufacturing Technology/Technician14--
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD4--
Category total50-8

Family and consumer sciences/human sciences

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Child Care and Support Services Management-9-
Child Care Provider/Assistant24165
Child Development27171
Category total51426

Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
American Sign Language (ASL)1-3
Category total1-3

Health professions and related clinical sciences

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician12--
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician24-2
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other6-7
Dietitian Assistant--2
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other-1-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician4--
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage764
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder--16
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist10-10
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist--1
Medical/Clinical Assistant415-
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist21-10
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)391--
Occupational Therapist Assistant19--
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant10-1
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist-33-
Physical Therapist Assistant21--
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician2--
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer4214-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist22--
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling-124
Surgical Technology/Technologist9-6
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy--1
Category total6048164

Legal professions and studies

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Court Reporting/Court Reporter9-4
Legal Assistant/Paralegal31-21
Category total40-25

Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
General Studies179--
Humanities/Humanistic Studies1--
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies252--
Category total432--

Mathematics and statistics

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Mathematics, General9--
Category total9--

Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician24-3
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician3-9
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician--1
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology--1
Category total27-14

Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Health and Physical Education, General2--
Category total2--

Personal and culinary services

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General4--
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1--
Category total5--

Precision production

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Ironworking/Ironworker--1
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking--20
Welding Technology/Welder-15-
Category total-1521

Psychology

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Psychology, General8--
Category total8--

Public administration and social service professions

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Social Work, Other20-3
Social Work144-
Category total3443

Security and protective services

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Corrections Administration1--
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other3--
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1--
Criminal Justice/Police Science25--
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician3--
Category total33--

Social sciences

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Social Sciences, General5--
Category total5--

Transportation and materials moving

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew3--
Category total3--

Visual and performing arts

ProgramAssociate<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year Certificate
Art/Art Studies, General10--
Commercial and Advertising Art2--
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General6--
Graphic Design9-2
Music, General10--
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology-2-
Category total3722
Grand total1717148355

Varsity Athletic Teams

collapse [-]

2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

NJCAA Division III Men Women
Baseball 70 -
Basketball 9 18
Bowling 21 5
Golf 30 -
Track and Field, X-Country 2 -

Accreditation

collapse [-]

Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education1970-07-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education1973-06-01-Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology1977-01-01-Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology1978-10-18-Accredited