Delaware County Community College
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Delaware County Community College is to offer educational programs and services that are accessible, comprehensive, community centered and flexible in order to enhance the development of the communities and residents of its service area....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Delaware County, PA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 4,521 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 6,106 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 10,627 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 35% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 21% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,850 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 12% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,317 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 4% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $564 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 15% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,184 | $3,129 |
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.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Getting amped up (The Temple News)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 04:11:36 am
Junior BTMM major Carl Yost is launching a recording studio in Fishtown. - Unionville Chadds Ford Election Preview: Region C (The Kennett Paper)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 04:48:01 pm
Two Chadds Ford residents vie for the seat vacated by former school board Ed Wandersee, with one already serving on the school board in an interim capacity. - Clean Energy legislation touted at summit (Delaware County Times)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 08:29:34 am
MEDIA — A Clean Energy Summit at Delaware County Community College Thursday focused on the global impacts of climate change and the growing debate on shifting America’s dependency on fossil fuels to more renewable energy resources. - Delaware County Community College hosts tours (Delaware County Times)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 09:03:57 am
Delaware County Community College will conduct tours in November for prospective students and their families. - News Briefs (Main Line Suburban Life)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 07:47:13 am
Talk about WWII vets returning home
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Near By Schools:
- Chi Institute-broomall - 1,012 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
- Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology - 630 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
- Valley Forge Military College - 200 students - 5.2 mi. away - view location
- Harcum College - 881 students - 5.7 mi. away - view location
- Pja School - 73 students - 6.4 mi. away - view location
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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