Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

100 Campus Drive
Dover, DE 19901
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  • Delaware Technical & Community College is a statewide multi-campus community college committed to providing open admission, post-secondary education at the associate degree level. The College offers comprehensive educational opportunities including career, general, developmental and transfer education, lifelong learning, workforce education and training, and community services.

School Highlights

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry serves 13,895 students (33% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 151 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry(DE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's DominantAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty151 staff151 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Delaware Technical Community College-Terry has grown by 372% over five years.
The Delaware Technical Community College-Terry diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has grown by 35% over five years.
Total Enrollment13,895 students4,296 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio92:138:1
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# Full-Time Students4,629 students1,803 students
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# Part-Time Students9,266 students2,493 students
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% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
11%
10%
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% Black
25%
21%
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% White
50%
57%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
4%
4%
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% Unknown races
3%
2%
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Diversity Score0.670.62
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College Completion Rate
15%
15%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,000$34,000
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,530 is equal to the state average of $3,530. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,282 is equal to the state average of $8,282. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,530$3,530
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,282$8,282
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid90%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,900$8,900
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,000$4,000
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Delaware Technical & Community College is a statewide institution of higher education, providing academic, technical, continuing education, and industrial training opportunities to every resident of Delaware at four conveniently located campuses. Several degree programs are offered, and the Associate in Applied Science degree is granted upon successful completion of specific curriculum requirements. In addition, diploma and certificate programs are offered in a variety of technical areas at each campus. The College and its campuses are fully accredited by the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, several curricula have earned program-based accreditation by various professional organizations. Delaware Technical & Community College is a dynamic institution of higher education serving all of Delaware. In addition to four locations placed strategically in each of Delaware's counties, the College also offers various distance learning opportunities. In 2002-2003, Delaware Tech enrolled 41,406 different individuals, 93% of whom were Delaware residents. The average age of students at Delaware Tech is 28. The Terry Campus currently enrolls approximately 3,000 students each semester in credit courses.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is Cumberland County College (30.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Cumberland County College
    Public
    2,934 students | 30.70 Mi3322 College Drive
    Vineland, NJ 08362
    (856) 691-8600     30.702,934
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Owens
    Public
    4,296 students | 31.10 MiRoute 18, Seashore Highway PO Box 610
    Georgetown, DE 19947
    (302) 856-5400     31.104,296
  • Chesapeake College
    Public
    2,081 students | 34.60 Mi1000 College Circle
    Wye Mills, MD 21679
    (410) 822-5400     34.602,081
  • Salem Community College
    Public
    879 students | 37.80 Mi460 Hollywood Avenue
    Carneys Point, NJ 08069
    (856) 299-2100     37.80879
  • Cecil College
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    Public
    2,391 students | 38.80 MiOne Seahawk Drive
    North East, MD 21901
    (410) 287-1000     38.802,391
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 13,895 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,530
  • Out-state tuition: $8,282
  • Minority enrollment: 50%
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