Delaware County Community College Tuition & Completion

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Delaware County Community College is a public community college in Media, Pennsylvania, serving roughly 6,861 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,576 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,930. Student demographics in federal data include White (40.1%) and Black or African American (33.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,930
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $6,576 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,861 27.7% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 24.07%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 47.1%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 21.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 26.4%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 12,013
  • Room & Board: $6,500 annual estimate

Delaware County Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Delaware County Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Delaware County Community College?

Delaware County Community College is located in Media, PA (ZIP 19063-1094).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Delaware County Community College public or private?

Delaware County Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Delaware County Community College cost?

Published tuition: $6,930 in-state, $15,540 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $6,576.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$5,591
$30,001–$48,000$6,075
$48,001–$75,000$8,770
$75,001–$110,000$9,918
$110,001+$10,603

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,720.

How big is Delaware County Community College?

Total enrollment: 6,861 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 12,013 students.

About 28% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Delaware County Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 24.07%.

First-year retention: 59.5%.

What do graduates of Delaware County Community College earn?

Median earnings: $37,658 six years after entry; $45,391 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,250.

41.20% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Delaware County Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Delaware County Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 24.07%; median earnings $45,391 at 10 years; net price $6,576. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$6,930
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Delaware County Community College was $6,930.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$6,576
2024 Value

In 2024 Delaware County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,576.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$26,304 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$6,576 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$27,720 4-Year In-State Tuition

$62,160 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$6,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$2,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$15,930 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$63,720 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Delaware County Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Delaware County Community College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Delaware County Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$4,570$11,050$6,300
2014$4,840$11,680$5,428
2015$4,760$11,840$7,945
2016$4,960$12,160$6,657
2017$5,291$12,830$10,401
2018$5,520$12,920$10,931
2019$5,720$13,400$11,597
2020$5,870$13,550$10,459
2021$6,060$13,740$13,048
2022$6,420$14,400$9,450
2023$6,660$14,940$7,395

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Delaware County Community College reported total enrollment of about 6,861 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (40.1%), Black or African American (33.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%). About 41.20% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.7% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Delaware County Community College in 2024 is 6,861 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 12,013 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

59.5%
2024 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.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 40.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

12.74% 100% Completion Time

24.07% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 12.74% of students graduating from Delaware County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Business Administration and Management, General: 51% male / 49% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 19% male / 81% female
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 47% male / 53% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Delaware County Community College.

Return on Investment

$13,250 Median Student Debt

$45,391 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

29.19% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1625.63% Return on Investment

2.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Delaware County Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 58 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Business Administration and Management, General: 114 completions

2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 94 completions

3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 76 completions

4. Health Professions and Related Programs: 76 completions

5. General Studies: 75 completions

6. Psychology, General: 59 completions

7. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 53 completions

8. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 45 completions

9. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 40 completions

Most popular programs at Delaware County Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Delaware County Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Delaware County Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 26.4%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,381
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,655

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Delaware County Community College is a public institution located in Media, PA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 6,861 students. Student body composition includes White (40.1%), Black or African American (33.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 24.07%. Approximately 41.20% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Location

Media, PA 19063-1094

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 24.07% graduation rate at Delaware County Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 58 distinct degree programs, Delaware County Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Delaware County Community College located?

Delaware County Community College is located in Media, PA.

How much does Delaware County Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $6,930 and average net price is $6,576 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,500 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Delaware County Community College?

Delaware County Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 12,013 students, White (40.1%), Black or African American (33.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Delaware County Community College?

About 47.1% of students at Delaware County Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Delaware County Community College earn?

Median earnings are $37,658 six years after entry and $45,391 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Delaware County Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 24.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Delaware County Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,250.

Is Delaware County Community College public or private?

Delaware County Community College is a public institution located in Media, PA.

Is Delaware County Community College an HBCU?

No. Delaware County Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Delaware County Community College a tribal college?

No. Delaware County Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Delaware County Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Delaware County Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.1%).

Is Delaware County Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Delaware County Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools profile
  • Media, Pennsylvania city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Pennsylvania

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.