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 8,706 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 8,706 students
In-state tuition: $8,110
Out-state tuition: $11,680
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 98%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Delaware County Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Delaware County Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,706 students
344 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
2,084 students
241 students
# Part-Time Students
6,622 students
103 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
657 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,084 students
241 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,622 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
4%
% Asian
29%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
1%
10%
% White
2%
8%
% Hawaiian
54%
52%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2347%
0.658%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
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 $10,513. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,680 is less than the state average of $15,152. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,110
$10,513
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,680
$15,152
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
54%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,250
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,111
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: 2023 (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 (2024-25)
Enrollment: 8,706 students
In-state tuition: $8,110
Out-state tuition: $11,680
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 98%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,513 per year for in-state students and $15,152 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,079 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
