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 12,334 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 12,334 students
In-state tuition: $8,110
Out-state tuition: $11,680
Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
Minority enrollment: 51%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Delaware County Community College has grown by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Delaware County Community College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,334 students
361 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,374 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
9,960 students
134 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
123 students
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,374 students
300 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,960 students
134 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
27%
15%
% White
49%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
10%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2006%
0.6111%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3822%
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 $10,557. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,680 is less than the state average of $15,342. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,110
$10,557
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,680
$15,342
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
54%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,250
$13,620
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,234
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 12,334 students
In-state tuition: $8,110
Out-state tuition: $11,680
Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
Minority enrollment: 51%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
