Dawn Career Institute LLC Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Dawn Career Institute LLC is a private for-profit trade school in Newark, Delaware, enrolling about 355 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 81.84% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,429 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,839 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 355 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 81.84%
- First-Generation Students: 64.4%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 682
Dawn Career Institute LLC: what the data shows
Common questions about Dawn Career Institute LLC, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Dawn Career Institute LLC?
Dawn Career Institute LLC is located in Newark, DE (ZIP 19702).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Dawn Career Institute LLC public or private?
Dawn Career Institute LLC is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Dawn Career Institute LLC cost?
Average net price after aid: $14,839.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,814 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,717 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,186 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,694 |
How big is Dawn Career Institute LLC?
Total enrollment: 355 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 682 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Dawn Career Institute LLC?
150%-time completion rate: 81.84%.
First-year retention: 91.4%.
What do graduates of Dawn Career Institute LLC earn?
Median earnings: $27,702 six years after entry; $30,429 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
66.34% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Dawn Career Institute LLC known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (87 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (86 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (70 completions)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (55 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Dawn Career Institute LLC a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 81.84%; median earnings $30,429 at 10 years; net price $14,839. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dawn Career Institute LLC was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,839
2024 Value
In 2024 Dawn Career Institute LLC had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,839.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$59,356 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,839 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Dawn Career Institute LLC.
Financial Aid by Income Level
66.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.75% 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 Dawn Career Institute LLC 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 Dawn Career Institute LLC 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 | — | — | $20,918 |
| 2014 | — | — | $19,460 |
| 2015 | — | — | $19,723 |
| 2016 | — | — | $18,729 |
| 2017 | — | — | $17,740 |
| 2018 | — | — | $17,390 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,325 |
| 2020 | — | — | $12,783 |
| 2021 | — | — | $13,677 |
| 2022 | — | — | $14,769 |
| 2023 | — | — | $15,731 |
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
Dawn Career Institute LLC reported total enrollment of about 355 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 30% male and 70% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (59.7%), White (18.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (13.0%). About 66.34% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 64.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dawn Career Institute LLC in 2024 is 355 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 682 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
91.4%
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 Black or African American at 59.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
75.16% 100% Completion Time
81.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 75.16% of students graduating from Dawn Career Institute LLC completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 84% male / 16% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 2% male / 98% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 9% male / 91% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Dawn Career Institute LLC.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$30,429 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.22% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
412.65% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Dawn Career Institute LLC.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 87 completions
2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 86 completions
3. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 70 completions
4. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 55 completions
5. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 20 completions
Most popular programs at Dawn Career Institute LLC.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Dawn Career Institute LLC graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dawn Career Institute LLC from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,873
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Dawn Career Institute LLC is a private for-profit institution located in Newark, DE. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Enrollment is approximately 355 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (59.7%), White (18.0%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 81.84%. Approximately 66.34% of students receive Pell Grants. About 64.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Newark, DE 19702
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 81.84% graduation rate, Dawn Career Institute LLC demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dawn Career Institute LLC located?
Dawn Career Institute LLC is located in Newark, DE.
How much does Dawn Career Institute LLC cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $14,839 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Dawn Career Institute LLC?
Dawn Career Institute LLC reports undergraduate enrollment of about 682 students, Black or African American (59.7%), White (18.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dawn Career Institute LLC?
About 64.4% of students at Dawn Career Institute LLC are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Dawn Career Institute LLC earn?
Median earnings are $27,702 six years after entry and $30,429 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Dawn Career Institute LLC?
The 150%-time completion rate is 81.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dawn Career Institute LLC students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Dawn Career Institute LLC public or private?
Dawn Career Institute LLC is a private for-profit institution located in Newark, DE.
Is Dawn Career Institute LLC an HBCU?
No. Dawn Career Institute LLC is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dawn Career Institute LLC a tribal college?
No. Dawn Career Institute LLC is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dawn Career Institute LLC a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Dawn Career Institute LLC does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.0%).
Is Dawn Career Institute LLC religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dawn Career Institute LLC in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Delaware college costs
- Delaware colleges by ROI
- Delaware trade schools profile
- Newark, Delaware city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Delaware
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.