- 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 12,402 students (28% 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 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 12,402 students
- In-state tuition: $3,530
- Out-state tuition: $8,282
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,162 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
(DE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Less than 2 yrs
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 9% 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 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.78. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,402 students
4,296 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
3,524 students
1,803 students
# Part-Time Students
8,878 students
2,493 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
841 students
305 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,524 students
1,803 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,878 students
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
43 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
2%
% Asian
24%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
14%
15%
% White
4%
33%
% Hawaiian
49%
26%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.78
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)
0.2023%
0.2023%
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 28% 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 28% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,530
$3,530
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,282
$8,282
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
$9,000
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. 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.
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The nearest community college to Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus (30.7 miles away)
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