Delaware College of Art and Design

Quick Facts

Location: Mid-Atlantic
Setting: Large Town Setting
Type: Private
Size: Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
School Description
Provided by Delaware College of Art and Design

The mission of DCAD is to provide a diverse and talented student population with thorough preparation in art and design within an innovative educational environment that combines theory and practice. The College's programs emphasize creativity, problem solving skills, technical expertise, knowledge of historical frameworks and critical awareness in the education of creative and responsible artists and designers. A faculty of accomplished professionals brings the College artistic and intellectual breadth and rigor; its members serve as role models and mentors. Through its professional associate degree programs DCAD provides students with the opportunity to continue their undergraduate education through transfer to four-year colleges of art and design as well as a foundation for successful and satisfying careers. The College also serves as a leader in Wilmington's educational and cultural life through community-based activities, and as a focal point for downtown revitalization.

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Students & Campus Life
Full Time Students: 94%
Athletic Programs: Unavailable
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 14,454
Students Receiving Aid: 87%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 94%
Part-Time 6%
Men vs. Women
Women 60%
Men 40%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 61%
Other 22%
African-American 10%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 54%
Out-of-State 46%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Delaware 54%
Pennsylvania 14%
Maryland 10%
New York 6%
New Jersey 6%
Percent of Students International: 1%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 14,454    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 13,400    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 723    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,752 35%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 600 3%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,824 84%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,477 86%  
Any Aid:
  87%  

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