Delaware Technical and Community College-Terry

100 Campus Drive, Dover, DE, 19901
Tel: (302)857-1000
Public | 3,392 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Delaware Technical and Community College-Terry serves 3,392 students (49% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body.
  • Delaware Technical and Community College-Terry is the only community colleges within Kent County, DE.
  • The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:
Delaware Technical and Community College-Terry
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)		 136 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 3,392 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:25 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 1,675 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 1,717 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 1% 1%
% Asian		 3% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 5% 6%
% Black		 31% 15%
% White		 59% 62%
% Two or more races		 2% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,942 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $6,840 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Delaware Technical & Community College is a statewide institution of higher education, providing academic, technical, continuing education, and industrial training opportunities to every resident of Delaware at four conveniently located campuses. Several degree programs are offered, and the Associate in Applied Science degree is granted upon successful completion of specific curriculum requirements. In addition, diploma and certificate programs are offered in a variety of technical areas at each campus.
  • The College and its campuses are fully accredited by the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, several curricula have earned program-based accreditation by various professional organizations.
  • Delaware Technical & Community College is a dynamic institution of higher education serving all of Delaware. In addition to four locations placed strategically in each of Delaware's counties, the College also offers various distance learning opportunities. In 2002-2003, Delaware Tech enrolled 41,406 different individuals, 93% of whom were Delaware residents. The average age of students at Delaware Tech is 28. The Terry Campus currently enrolls approximately 3,000 students each semester in credit courses.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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