For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 community colleges serving 26,242 students in Delaware (3 public colleges and 1 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Delaware is approximately $3,530 per year for in-state students and $8,282 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
Delaware community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 47%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(DE) School Average
Asian
4%
Hispanic
13%
Black
23%
White
53%
Two or more races
3%
Non Resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Community Colleges in Delaware (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
Delaware College of Art and Design
Private not-for-profit
600 N Market St
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 622-8000
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 622-8000
| 131 students
Route 18, Seashore Highway PO Box 610
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5400
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5400
| 4,296 students
333 N. Shipley Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5300
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5300
| 6,700 students
100 Campus Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-1000
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-1000
| 15,115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Delaware?
There are 4 community colleges serving 26,242 students in Delaware.
How much do community colleges cost in Delaware?
The average tuition for community colleges in Delaware is approximately $3,530 per year for in-state students and $8,282 for out-of-state students.
What is community college diversity score in Delaware?
Community colleges in Delaware have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Delaware?
Community colleges in Delaware have approximately 47% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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