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Delaware College of Art and Design

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 86
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 69%

Located in Wilmington, Delaware, DCAD is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that DCAD is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Delaware College of Art and Design is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, DCAD emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

DCAD boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 83% and 69%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,770

Cost of attendance at Delaware College of Art and Design in 2022 for students from Delaware.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Delaware's average $9,441
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,770

Cost of attendance at Delaware College of Art and Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Delaware's average $22,323
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Delaware College of Art and Design received on average $10,885 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,885
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 21 62% $4,874 $102,351
Other Federal Grant 21 62% $5,041 $105,851
State Grant/Scholarships 12 35% $2,348 $28,170
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 34 100% $6,943 $236,073
Total Grant & Scholarships 34 100% $10,885 $370,094

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Delaware College of Art and Design students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Delaware College of Art and Design students is 69.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.0%.

69.2%

  • African American 58.3% 7 students
  • white 76.2% 16 students
  • unknown 100.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 70.0% 7 students

Service Offerings

Delaware College of Art and Design provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services

Educational Offerings

Delaware College of Art and Design offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic