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-StantonWilmington serves 6,700 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 6,700 students
In-state tuition: $3,530
Out-state tuition: $8,282
Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 295 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Delaware Technical Community College-StantonWilmington
(DE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
295 staff
201 staff
Student Body
The student population of Delaware Technical Community College-StantonWilmington has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Delaware Technical Community College-StantonWilmington diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,700 students
4,296 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
2,188 students
1,803 students
# Part-Time Students
4,512 students
2,493 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
478 students
151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,188 students
1,803 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
43 students
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
13%
% Black
17%
23%
% White
63%
53%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
11%
15%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.1969%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,000
$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 grown by 14% 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 grown by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,530
$3,530
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,282
$8,282
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,508
$7,508
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
64%
Source: 2023 (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. The mission of Corporate &
Community Programs Division (CCP), is to provide lifelong learning
opportunities to a diverse population though quality education and
training programs. CCP offers enrichment programs for unemployed,
underemployed and incumbent adult workers, and personal &
professional development opportunities to community residents. CCP
supports the state's economic development efforts by designing and
delivering training programs that address the specific needs of
local businesses and industries. Additionally, CCP collaborates
with local agencies and organizations to develop program intiatives
that meet the needs of the communities we serve.
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