For the 2023 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 24,058 students in Delaware (3 public colleges and 1 private colleges).
For Delaware community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,530 per year for in-state students and $8,282 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $23,130 per year (view national tuition costs).
Delaware community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 38% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(DE) School Average
Asian
4%
Hispanic
10%
Black
18%
White
62%
Two or more races
2%
Non Resident
2%
Unknown
2%

Community Colleges in Delaware (2023)
College
Location
Students
Delaware College of Art and Design
Private not-for-profit
600 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 622-8000
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 622-8000
| 107 students
Route 18, Seashore Highway PO Box 610
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5400
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5400
| 4,296 students
333 N. Shipley Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5300
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5300
| 6,700 students
100 Campus Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-1000
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-1000
| 12,955 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Delaware?
There are 4 community colleges serving 24,058 students in Delaware.
How much do community colleges cost in Delaware?
For Delaware community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,530 per year for in-state students and $8,282 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $23,130 per year.
What is community college diversity score in Delaware?
Delaware community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Delaware?
Delaware community college are approximately 38% minority students (majority Black).
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