Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE 19901
About Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is a public community college in Dover, Delaware, with about 10,867 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,578 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,445. Student demographics in federal data include White (41.3%) and Black or African American (27.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Delaware Technical Community College-Terry charges 1% below the national public median tuition ($5,445).
- Versus the Delaware median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the Delaware median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 22.48%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,448.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 795% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 76 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | $5,445 | $11,578 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Delaware (state median) | $11,650 | $13,910 | 8 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Delaware Technical Community College-Terry really?
Key findings
- Delaware Technical Community College-Terry charges 1% below the national public median tuition ($5,445).
- Versus the Delaware median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Average net price runs below the Delaware median net price.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $5,445
Finding Delaware Technical Community College-Terry charges 1% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $5,445. That is 1% below the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Delaware median ($11,650), sticker tuition is about 0.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is $11,578.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $11,578 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $2,332 below the Delaware median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $3,393 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Delaware Technical Community College-Terry, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Delaware Technical Community College-Terry—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$5,445
Out-of-state tuition
$12,308
Avg. net price
$11,578
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $10,934 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,973 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,317 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,178 |
| $110,001+ | $14,968 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,780. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse432
- General Studies176
- Elementary Education and Teaching129
- Public Administration and Social Service99
- Information Technology84
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Delaware Technical Community College-Terry a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Delaware Technical Community College-Terry.
Campus
Location
Dover, DE
City / state
- ZIP
- 19901
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 23% below the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Size
Enrollment
10,867
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 17,877
- Full-time share
- 39%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$10,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 38.29%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Delaware Technical Community College-Terry.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry 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 Technical Community College-Terry 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 | $3,380 | $7,910 | $5,045 |
| 2014 | $3,530 | $8,282 | $7,426 |
| 2015 | $3,632 | $8,522 | $7,421 |
| 2016 | $4,607 | $10,899 | $7,381 |
| 2017 | $4,848 | $11,372 | $8,597 |
| 2018 | $4,904 | $11,632 | $8,816 |
| 2019 | $4,945 | $11,808 | $8,824 |
| 2020 | $4,945 | $11,808 | $8,479 |
| 2021 | $4,945 | $11,808 | $8,593 |
| 2022 | $4,945 | $11,808 | $8,028 |
| 2023 | $4,965 | $11,828 | $8,033 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry reported total enrollment of about 10,867 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (41.3%), Black or African American (27.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (18.6%). About 38.29% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
39.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry in 2024 is 10,867 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 17,877 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
22.48% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Delaware Technical Community College-Terry completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
- General Studies: 19% male / 81% female
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry graduates earn a median of $41,448 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Delaware Technical Community College-Terry.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $41,448. Median federal loan debt: $10,500. Average net price used in cost models: $11,578.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Delaware Technical Community College-Terry graduates report median earnings of $41,448 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Delaware Technical Community College-Terry.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (76 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Delaware Technical Community College-Terry graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Delaware Technical Community College-Terry—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 31.8%
- Delaware median 2.7 pp above median (29.1%)
- Mid East median 25.1 pp below median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 26.2 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $8,962
- Delaware median near the median ($8,916)
- Mid East median 1.1× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,972
- Delaware median 2.3× the median ($4,393)
- Mid East median 1.1× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.4× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry at a glance
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is a public institution in Dover, DE, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseGeneral StudiesElementary Education and Teaching
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian41.3%Black or African American27.8%Hispanic or Latino18.6%
Schools near Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Other campuses in Dover, DE when available, plus nearby institutions in Delaware.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Delaware, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Delaware Technical Community College-Terry located?
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is located in Dover, DE.
What is Delaware Technical Community College-Terry's tuition?
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $5,445 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $11,578 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Delaware Technical Community College-Terry cost?
Reported tuition is $5,445 and average net price is $11,578 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,860 annually.
What explains Delaware Technical Community College-Terry's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($11,578), completion (22.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($41,448). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry?
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry reports undergraduate enrollment of about 17,877 students, White (41.3%), Black or African American (27.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Delaware Technical Community College-Terry?
About 49.9% of students at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Delaware Technical Community College-Terry earn?
Median earnings are $35,336 six years after entry and $41,448 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry?
The 150%-time completion rate is 22.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Delaware Technical Community College-Terry students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Delaware Technical Community College-Terry public or private?
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is a public institution located in Dover, DE.
Is Delaware Technical Community College-Terry an HBCU?
No. Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Delaware Technical Community College-Terry a tribal college?
No. Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.