Delaware College of Art and Design

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    2023 Undergraduate Tuition
    $28,330
    1.98% growth from 2022
    2023 Average Net Price
    $32,604
    After Financial Aid
    2023 Acceptance Rate
    61%
    213 Applicants
    2023 Enrolled Students
    104
    96.2% Full-Time
    2023 Graduation Rate
    41%
    16 Graduates

    About

    Delaware College of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in New Castle County, DE. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Delaware College of Art and Design were Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (16 degrees awarded), Other Fine Arts & Art Studies (14 degrees), and Illustration (8 degrees).

    In 2023, 46 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Delaware College of Art and Design. 73.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (21 degrees), 1.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Delaware College of Art and Design is $28,330, which is $13,433 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & DesignSpecial Focus Institutions

    Costs

    In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Delaware College of Art and Design is $28,330.

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,604.

    In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending Delaware College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $28,330
    2023 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2023, the cost of tuition at Delaware College of Art and Design was $28,330.

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    Average Net Price

    $32,604
    2023 Value
    5.88%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2023 Delaware College of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,604. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Delaware College of Art and Design grew by 5.88%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $13,225
    Room and Board
    $3,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Delaware College of Art and Design was of $13,225 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.15% between 2022 and 2023.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    99%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    71%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    99% of undergraduate students at Delaware College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 6.45% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Delaware College of Art and Design received 213 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 45.2% annual growth. Out of those 213 applicants, 130 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61% acceptance rate.

    There were 104 students enrolled at Delaware College of Art and Design in 2023.

    Delaware College of Art and Design has an overall enrollment yield of 35.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    61%
    Acceptance Rate in 2023
    130
    Accepted Out of 213

    In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Delaware College of Art and Design was 61% (130 admissions from 213 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 57.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 45.2%, while admissions declined by 41.4%.

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    Enrollment

    Delaware College of Art and Design had a total enrollment of 104 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Delaware College of Art and Design is 100 students and the part-time enrollment is 4. This means that 96.2% of students enrolled at Delaware College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Delaware College of Art and Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.4% White, 29.8% Black or African American, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Two or More Races, 0.962% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.962% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Delaware College of Art and Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (16.1%) and Black or African American Male (14.7%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    96.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Delaware College of Art and Design in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 104 students. The full-time enrollment at Delaware College of Art and Design is 100 and the part-time enrollment is 4. This means that 96.2% of students enrolled at Delaware College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    56%
    2023 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Delaware College of Art and Design was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Delaware College of Art and Design had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
    1. White
      42 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      31 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      17 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Delaware College of Art and Design is 40.4% White, 29.8% Black or African American, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% Two or More Races, 0.962% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.962% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2023, 22 more women than men received degrees from Delaware College of Art and Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Delaware College of Art and Design is white (21 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Delaware College of Art and Design is Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (16 degrees awarded), followed by Other Fine Arts & Art Studies (14 degrees) and Illustration (8 degrees).

    In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Delaware College of Art and Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (30 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Graphic designers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delaware College of Art and Design are Graphic designers (98,801 people), Other managers (87,928 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,302 people), Other designers (61,427 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,935 people).

    The most specialized majors at Delaware College of Art and Design in 2023 are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (30 degrees) (as of 2023).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delaware College of Art and Design are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at Delaware College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (30 degrees) (as of 2023).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delaware College of Art and Design are Elementary & secondary schools (188,878 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (133,744 people), Computer Systems Design (91,155 people), Specialized design services (60,593 people), and Motion pictures & video industries (54,871 people).

    The most specialized majors at Delaware College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (16 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (30 degrees) (as of 2023).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Delaware College of Art and Design.
    Most Common (2023)
    1. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
      16 degrees awarded
    2. Other Fine Arts & Art Studies
      14 degrees awarded
    3. Illustration
      8 degrees awarded

    In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Delaware College of Art and Design was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 16 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    12
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2023
    34
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2023

    In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Delaware College of Art and Design, which is 0.353 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (34).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2023, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Delaware College of Art and Design in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 0.455 times less than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2023, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Delaware College of Art and Design in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 2.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    38%
    100% Completion Time
    42%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Delaware College of Art and Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
    1. White
      21 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      18 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      6 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Delaware College of Art and Design is white (21 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
    1. White Female
      45 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      39 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      33 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Delaware College of Art and Design is white female (45 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (39 degrees).

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    Operations

    Delaware College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at nearly $998k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −816k (−81.8%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2023, Delaware College of Art and Design had a total salary expenditure of 5.26M. Delaware College of Art and Design employs 6 Professors. Most academics at Delaware College of Art and Design are Male Professor (4), and Female Professor (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delaware College of Art and Design are: Office and Administrative Support, with 10 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

    Endowment

    $998k
    2023 Endowment
    7.74%
    decline from 2022

    Delaware College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at about $998k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Delaware College of Art and Design declined 7.74% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.1M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $2.18M
    2023 Salaries
    10%
    growth from 2022

    In 2023, Delaware College of Art and Design paid a median of $2.18M in salaries, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($5.26M) and a 10% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 21% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.56% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $356k
    Instructional Salaries
    6
    Number of Employees

    In 2023, Delaware College of Art and Design paid a total of $356k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delaware College of Art and Design were Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

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