School Information

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Total Enrollment 226
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Delaware College of Art and Design

http://www.dcad.edu
600 N Market St, Wilmington, Delaware 19801-3007
(302) 622-8000

DCAD's mission is to educate talented and dedicated students to become art makers, idea generators, problem solvers, and visual communicators who can redefine the way we perceive and experience the world around us. It also serves as a visible stakeholder, cultural anchor, and catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Wilmington.

General Information
Institution Type 2-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities None
Student Services Remedial services
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Delaware College of Art and Design, 93.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 80.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,075), and 65% receive loans ($10,901 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,250. Off campus it is around $9,250.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Delaware College of Art and Design is $22,472 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 443 people applied to Delaware College of Art and Design. Of the applicants, 68.0% were admitted (89.0% male & 60.0% female ) and 43.0% accepted (46.0% male and 40.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     45.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     63.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     40.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     60.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline December 31
Admissions Office Phone 302-622-8000
Admissions Office Email broberts@dcad.edu
Admissions Office Address 600 N Market St, Wilmington, Delaware 19801-3007
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.dcad.edu/site/admissions/application/overview
Admissions Website http://www.graphicdesignbasics.com/design-schools/delaware-college-of-art-and-design.html
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Delaware College of Art and Design, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • TOEFL
 
Delaware College of Art and Design Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 11
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects 11
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 2
Visual and performing arts 8 61
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 6
Graphic Design 3 19
Illustration 12
Interior Design 4 12
Photography 1 12
 
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