Delaware College of Art and Design
Tel:
(302)622-8000
- 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 185 students (90% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 35%.
- Delaware College of Art and Design is one of 2 community colleges within New Castle County, DE.
- The nearest community college to Delaware College of Art and Design is Salem Community College (5.0 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Delaware College of Art and Design | (DE) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 13 staff | 151 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 185 students | 2,939 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 166 students | 1,285 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 19 students | 1,654 students |
 |  | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 212 |
| % Asian | 2% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| % Black | 22% | 17% |
| % White | 56% | 65% |
| % Two or more races | 6% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 8% | 3% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.54 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 62% | 15% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,900 | $33,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Delaware College of Art and Design is Salem Community College (5.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Salem Community CollegePublic1,173 students | 5.00 Mi460 Hollywood Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856)299-2100 5.001,173 - 6,700 students | 6.70 Mi333 N. Shipley Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302)571-5300 6.706,700 - 661 students | 14.40 Mi800 Manchester Ave
Media, PA 19063
(610)892-1500 14.40661 - 12,459 students | 17.60 Mi901 S Media Line Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610)359-5000 17.6012,459 - Kaplan Career Institute-BroomallPrivate, for profit337 students | 18.40 Mi1991 Sproul Road Suite 42
Broomall, PA 19008
(610)353-7630 18.40337
Recent Articles
While dental procedures are typically expensive, preventative services at your local community college is very affordable - if not free! Learn about how you can get low cost dental services through your community college's dental hygienist training program.
Going to college is hard work but it’s even more challenging for nontraditional students who are working or raising a family at the same time. If you’re considering community college to improve your life or further your career, here’s everything you need to know.
Many students enter community college with the intent of transferring to a four-year college or university. Unfortunately, the path can be fraught with challenges. Articulation agreements between schools help students navigate the pitfalls to ensure an easier, more successful transition.
