Delaware County Community College
Delaware County Community College is one of the seventeen public 2-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in a suburb, in Media.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 11,030 students attend the school. Every year 17% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Delaware County Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,290, and fees were $1,785. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $10,800 and $2,030 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students11,030 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate58% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 23 | 119 |
Certificate | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 05/01/1996 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $117/credit | |
In State Students | $234/credit | |
Out of State Students | $351/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $5,265 | $10,530 | $15,795 |
ADN | 70 | $8,190 | $16,380 | $24,570 |
BSN | 125 | $14,625 | $29,250 | $43,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 66% of Delaware County Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 43% | $4,457 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $846 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $1,691 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $1,932 |
Federal Student Loans | 36% | $4,932 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$9,470
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$8,470 |
$30,001 to $48,000$9,444 |
$48,001 to $75,000$11,331 |
$75,001 to $110,000$13,797 |
Over $110,000$14,231 |
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Student Population
11,030
Undergrads
0
Graduates
6,438
Women
4,592
Men
28%
Full-time
72%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
56% |
Black/African American |
28% |
Asian |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.