Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
- 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 12,955 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 12,955 students
- In-state tuition: $3,530
- Out-state tuition: $8,282
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 41%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,162 teachers has grown by 669% over five years.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
(DE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,162 staff
201 staff
Student Body
The student population of Delaware Technical Community College-Terry has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Delaware Technical Community College-Terry diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,955 students
4,296 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
4,307 students
1,803 students
# Part-Time Students
8,648 students
2,493 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
841 students
305 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,307 students
1,803 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,648 students
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
43 students
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
19%
18%
% White
59%
62%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15%
15%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
14.06%
14.06%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000
$34,000
Tuition 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 declined by 27% 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 declined by 27% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,530
$3,530
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,282
$8,282
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
$9,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
64%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Delaware Technical Community College-Terry cost?
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry's tuition is approximately $3,530 for In-State students and $8,282 for Out-State students.
What schools are Delaware Technical Community College-Terry often compared to?
Delaware Technical Community College-Terryis often viewed alongside schools like Delaware Technical Community College-Owens, Delaware Technical Community College-StantonWilmington by visitors of our site.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is Cumberland County College (30.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
3322 College Drive
Vineland, NJ 08362
(856) 691-8600
Vineland, NJ 08362
(856) 691-8600
30.7 miles
| 2,989 students
Route 18, Seashore Highway PO Box 610
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5400
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5400
31.1 miles
| 4,296 students
Chesapeake College
Public
1000 College Circle
Wye Mills, MD 21679
(410) 822-5400
Wye Mills, MD 21679
(410) 822-5400
34.6 miles
| 1,904 students
Salem Community College
Public
460 Hollywood Avenue
Carneys Point, NJ 08069
(856) 299-2100
Carneys Point, NJ 08069
(856) 299-2100
37.8 miles
| 865 students
Recent Articles
Careers: Marine Biologist
Combine underwater adventures with scientific discoveries and crystal blue waters, and you may have a dream career as a marine biologist. Learn about how you can start your marine biology training right at community college!
Cursing in the Classroom: Professor Ousted for Swearing
In a Hawaii community college philosophy course, a professor used profanity to get students' attention and inspire independent thought, but the efforts may have backfired.
Why Community Colleges Will Soon Be Accepting High School Sophomores
The next wave of community college students may just be high school sophomores. Learn about the new program that allows high school sophomores to graduate at 10th grade and proceed directly to community colleges.
