The mission of Delaware County Community College is to offer educational programs and services that are accessible, comprehensive, community centered and flexible in order to enhance the development of the communities and residents of its service area.
School Highlights
Delaware County Community College serves 10,703 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 10,703 students
In-state tuition: $8,110
Out-state tuition: $11,680
Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
Minority enrollment: 47%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Delaware County Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 33:1 over five years.
The Delaware County Community College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,703 students
477 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
2,850 students
331 students
# Part-Time Students
7,853 students
146 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
314 students
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
28%
15%
% White
53%
56%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
11%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
College Completion Rate
18%
56%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,800
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $8,110 is less than the state average of $10,168. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,680 is less than the state average of $14,356. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,110
$10,168
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,680
$14,356
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
61%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,978
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
86%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Delaware County Community College, founded in 1967, is an
accredited, associate-degree-granting institution of higher
education serving Delaware and Chester counties with two campuses,
three centers and several locations throughout each county. DCCC
offers 46 associate degrees for transfer or career preprations,
plus 36 short term certificate programs in a variety of
occupational fields. Low tuition, high quality of education and
award-winning faculty provides opportunity with a tradition of
academic excellence. The college offers transfer programs in
Behavioral Science, Business Administration, Communication Arts,
Computer Information Systems, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts,
Natural Science and Science for Health Professions. Delaware County
Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association of
Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 10,703 students
In-state tuition: $8,110
Out-state tuition: $11,680
Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
Minority enrollment: 47%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
