Delaware College of Art and Design

600 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19801
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Tel: (302) 622-8000
www.dcad.edu
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  • 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 118 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.

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 ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Arts & DesignAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profitPublic
Total Faculty13 staff151 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Delaware College of Art and Design has declined by 36% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Delaware College of Art and Design diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment118 students4,296 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio9:138:1
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# Full-Time Students105 students1,803 students
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# Part-Time Students13 students2,493 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		197197
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
7%
10%
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% Black
18%
21%
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% White
47%
57%
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% Two or more races
11%
3%
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% Non Resident races
11%
4%
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% Unknown races
4%
2%
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Diversity Score0.720.62
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College Completion Rate
59%
59%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,900$33,400

Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $23,130 is equal to the state average of $23,130. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$23,130$23,130
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid94%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$8,900
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,000$4,000
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Acceptance Rate76%76%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Delaware College of Art and Design is Delaware Technical Community College-StantonWilmington (0.2 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 118 students
  • Private-state tuition: $23,130
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
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