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Best Delaware Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 26,242 students in Delaware (3 public colleges and 1 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Delaware is approximately $3,530 per year for in-state students and $8,282 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
Delaware community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 47%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.

Community Colleges in Delaware (2025)

College
Location
Students
Delaware College of Art and Design
Delaware College of Art and Design Photo
Private not-for-profit
600 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 622-8000
| 131 students
Route 18, Seashore Highway PO Box 610
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5400
| 4,296 students
333 N. Shipley Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5300
| 6,700 students
100 Campus Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-1000
| 15,115 students

Overview

This State (DE)
Total Faculty
201 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6

Student Body

Total Enrollment
4,296 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,803 students
# Part-Time Students
2,493 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,803 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
43 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
4%
% Hispanic
13%
% Black
23%
% White
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
2%
Diversity Score
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$3,530
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,282
Private State Tuition Fees
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
64%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Delaware?
There are 4 community colleges serving 26,242 students in Delaware.
How much do community colleges cost in Delaware?
The average tuition for community colleges in Delaware is approximately $3,530 per year for in-state students and $8,282 for out-of-state students.
What is community college diversity score in Delaware?
Community colleges in Delaware have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Delaware?
Community colleges in Delaware have approximately 47% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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