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Delaware College of Art and Design

  • Delaware College of Art and Design's mission is to educate talented and dedicated students to become art makers, idea generators, problem solvers, and visual communicators who can redefine the way we perceive and experience the world around us. It also serves as a visible stakeholder, cultural anchor, and catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Wilmington. The Delaware College of Art and Design is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

School Highlights

Delaware College of Art and Design serves 131 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 64%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 63%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Delaware College of Art and Design
(DE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
32 staff
201 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
6

Student Body

The student population of Delaware College of Art and Design has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The Delaware College of Art and Design diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
131 students
4,296 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
128 students
1,803 students
# Part-Time Students
3 students
2,493 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
131 students
151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
128 students
1,803 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3 students
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
43 students
43 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
13%
% Black
31%
23%
% White
37%
53%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2008)
$36,900
$33,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$9,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,500
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
64%
64%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Delaware College of Art and Design often compared to?
Delaware College of Art and Designis often viewed alongside schools like Delaware Technical Community College-StantonWilmington by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Delaware College of Art and Design?
The acceptance rate of Delaware College of Art and Design is 64%, which is equal to the state average of 64%.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 64%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 63%
  • Source: Verified school update

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