Delaware County Community College

901 S Media Line Rd, Media, PA, 19063-1094
Tel: (610)359-5000
Public | 12,705 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Delaware County Community College serves 12,705 students (44% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body.
  • Delaware County Community College is one of 6 community colleges within Delaware County, PA.

School Overview:
Delaware County Community College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 359 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 12,705 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:35 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 5,605 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 7,100 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 4% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 2% 6%
% Black		 21% 15%
% White		 71% 62%
% Two or more races		 2% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $7,160 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $10,120 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Delaware County Community College, founded in 1967, is an accredited, associate-degree-granting institution of higher education serving Delaware and Chester counties with two campuses, three centers and several locations throughout each county.
  • DCCC offers 46 associate degrees for transfer or career preprations, plus 36 short term certificate programs in a variety of occupational fields. Low tuition, high quality of education and award-winning faculty provides opportunity with a tradition of academic excellence.
  • The college offers transfer programs in Behavioral Science, Business Administration, Communication Arts, Computer Information Systems, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Natural Science and Science for Health Professions.
  • Delaware County Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education.

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Nearby Schools:

Delaware County Community College
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