Community College of Philadelphia

What Community College of Philadelphia does

Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) is a public two-year community college founded in 1966 and headquartered in Center City Philadelphia, operating four physical campuses across the city (Main Campus at 1700 Spring Garden Street, Career and Advanced Technology Center on Market Street, Northeast Regional Center in Northeast Philadelphia with 50+ classrooms, and West Regional Center in West Philadelphia). The institution offers associate degrees, certificates, and non-credit continuing education programs across six academic divisions: Business/Entrepreneurship/Law, Creative Arts, Design/Construction/Transportation, Education/Human Services, Health Care, and Liberal Arts/Communications, serving first-time college students, transfer students, readmit students, dual-enrolled high school students, international students on F-1 visas, and guest students. Reported outcomes include 93% of graduates employed in the greater Philadelphia region, 450+ small businesses served through the Power Up Your Business program over six years, and over 100 scholarship opportunities available to students.

CCP generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees, supplemented by state and local government funding (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and City of Philadelphia grants), federal student aid disbursement (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), and non-credit workforce development course fees (e.g., Clinical Medical Assisting at $2,599-$2,964 per student). The go-to-market motion is event-driven and community-led: the college relies on admissions events, campus tours, dual enrollment pipelines with K-12 partners, employer workforce development partnerships, and city-level coordination on grants. Distribution is omnichannel but physical-asset-heavy, anchored by the four-campus footprint and the apply.ccp.edu enrollment portal. The technology layer is conventional — a student portal (MyCCP), online course delivery, and remote placement testing — with no proprietary platform or AI capability referenced.

Recent strategic activity has centered on workforce development expansion in Life Sciences, Tech, and Advanced Manufacturing (supported by a $250,000 Workforce Solutions Grant from the City of Philadelphia in March 2023), receipt of approximately $2.95M from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the 2025 appointment of Alycia Marshall as permanent president effective January 2026, and the launch of credentialing programs such as Clinical Medical Assisting. The college operates with 1,001-5,000 employees and is governed by a Board of Trustees under Pennsylvania state law as a public institution.

Name

Community College of Philadelphia

Legal name

Community College of Philadelphia

Website

https://ccp.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Community College of Philadelphia is a public two-year community college founded in 1966, operating four campuses across Philadelphia to deliver associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training to city residents and local employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Continuing education courses
• Career certificate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As a public community college, CCP generates revenue primarily through tuition charged to students. Most students receive financial assistance to pay for school, including federal student aid, state grants, and scholarships. The college also offers payment plans to help students manage costs.
2. State Funding: Public community colleges receive operational funding from state and local government sources in addition to tuition revenue.
3. Workforce Development Programs: The college offers non-credit professional development and career training programs (such as Clinical Medical Assisting at $2,964) that generate revenue from participants seeking job-specific training and certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community College of Philadelphia is a public two-year institution delivering associate degree and certificate programs across Business, Creative Arts, Health Care, Liberal Arts, Science & Technology, Education, and Design/Construction/Transportation. It supplements credit programs with noncredit continuing education, workforce development training (including Clinical Medical Assisting), small business development (Power Up Your Business), and dual enrollment for high school students, distributed through four Philadelphia campuses plus online learning.

Product overview

Community College of Philadelphia is a two-year public institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offering consists of degree programs (Associate in Arts, proficiency certificates) across six academic divisions: Business/Entrepreneurship/Law, Creative Arts, Design/Construction/Transportation, Education/Human Services, Health Care, and Liberal Arts/Communications. Supporting services include financial aid (Federal Pell Grants, loans, state grants, scholarships), admissions processing for multiple student types, and student support services (counseling, career services, disability accommodations, veterans resources). The institution operates four physical campuses/locations. Workforce development offerings include noncredit continuing education (GED, ESL, professional development) and specialized programs like the Power Up small business development initiative and Clinical Medical Assisting certification training. The college serves as a gateway for Philadelphia residents seeking career preparation or transfer to four-year institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Degree and Certificate Programs Associate degree and certificate programs preparing students for direct career entry or transfer to four-year institutions. Programs span Liberal Arts, Health Care, Science & Technology, Business, Creative Arts, Education & Human Services, Design/Construction/Transportation, and additional fields, designed for both first-time college students and transfer learners.
• Workforce Development and Continuing Education (Noncredit) Noncredit training programs including GED preparation, English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, and professional development courses, designed for adult learners seeking job-specific skills and certifications.
• Power Up Your Business Free small business development program providing peer-based learning, store owner workshops, and industry best practices series for Philadelphia small business owners across Northeast, West, Northwest, South, and Center City neighborhoods.
• Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate Program Noncredit certification program preparing students for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant credential, including 180 hours of training. Offered in in-person, online asynchronous, and evening formats to prepare students for clinical medical assisting roles in physician offices, clinics, and hospitals.
• Dual Enrollment Programs College courses offered to middle and high school students for dual credit toward both their secondary school diploma and a future college degree, delivered through the Office of K-16 Partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of graduates employed in greater Philadelphia region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University City Science CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2023Workforce Solutions Grant recipient collaborating on workforce development programs in Life Sciences, Tech, and Advanced Manufacturing.
• Congreso de Latinos UnidoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2023Workforce Solutions Grant recipient collaborating on workforce development programs to support Latino community workforce preparation.
• Per ScholascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2023Workforce Solutions Grant recipient focused on technology training and workforce development programs.
• Philadelphia Small Business CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPower Up Your Business program provides free neighborhood-based small business development training throughout Philadelphia's diverse communities including Northeast, West, Northwest, South, and Center City areas.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Temple University: Major public urban research university in Philadelphia. Competes with CCP for transfer students, dual-enrollment pipeline, and adult learners returning to higher education, while serving as a common transfer destination for CCP associate-degree graduates.
• Pace University (and similar urban four-year institutions): Urban, private non-profit four-year institutions that compete with community colleges for transfer students and adult learners. Comparable in geographic profile (urban, commuter-friendly) but broader in scope, offering bachelor's and graduate degrees.

Direct peers

• Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC): Public community college in Pennsylvania with multiple campuses serving the Pittsburgh region. Directly comparable to CCP as a fellow public, multi-campus Pennsylvania community college offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce development.
• Delaware County Community College: Public community college serving Delaware County adjacent to Philadelphia. Direct competitor in the same Philadelphia metro labor market, offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce programs with similar student demographics.
• Bucks County Community College: Public community college in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, north of Philadelphia. Direct competitor for Philadelphia-area residents and transfer students, with comparable program mix and open-enrollment model.
• Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC): Multi-campus public community college in Maryland serving the Baltimore metro. Comparable scale and operating model to CCP, with similar workforce development and transfer pathway emphases.
• Montgomery County Community College: Public community college in southeastern Pennsylvania with campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown. Direct peer to CCP, serving a suburban Philadelphia-area population with associate degrees, workforce training, and dual enrollment.

Regional players

• Camden County College: Public community college in Blackwood, New Jersey, across the river from Philadelphia. Comparable in mission and offerings, serving a Philadelphia-area population but operating in a different state and regulatory environment.

Emerging players

• Per Scholas: National nonprofit providing tuition-free technology workforce training. Co-recipient with CCP of the Philadelphia Workforce Solutions Grant; comparable as a regional workforce training provider, though more narrowly focused on IT/tech credentials.
• Western Governors University (WGU): Large, accredited online nonprofit university serving working adults. Competes with CCP for adult learners seeking affordable, flexible credentials, especially in workforce-aligned programs, though operating at national scale and without a physical footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCPedu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ComCollegePhila
• Facebookfacebook.com/CCPedu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-college-of-philadelphia
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccpedu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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