For the 2026 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 24,333 students in Delaware (3 public colleges and 0 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Delaware is approximately $3,530 per year for in-state students and $8,282 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
Minority enrollment is 47%, with the majority being Black and the student-teacher ratio is 22:1.
Community Colleges in Delaware (2026)
College
Location
Quick Facts
Route 18, Seashore Highway PO Box 610
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5400
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5400
Enrollment: 4,296 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $3,530 Out-state tuition: $8,282 Minority enrollment: 29%
333 N. Shipley Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5300
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 571-5300
Enrollment: 6,700 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $3,530 Out-state tuition: $8,282 Minority enrollment: 37%
100 Campus Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-1000
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-1000
Enrollment: 13,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $3,530 Out-state tuition: $8,282 Minority enrollment: 58%
Overview
This State (DE)
Total Faculty
295 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
6,700 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
# Full-Time Students
2,188 students
# Part-Time Students
4,512 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
478 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,188 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,972 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
4%
% Hispanic
13%
% Black
23%
% White
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
% Unknown races
2%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,530
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,282
Private State Tuition Fees
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Delaware?
There are 3 community colleges serving 24,333 students in Delaware.
How much do community colleges cost in Delaware?
The average tuition for community colleges in Delaware is approximately $3,530 per year for in-state students and $8,282 for out-of-state students.
How diverse are community colleges in Delaware?
Community colleges in Delaware have approximately 47% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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