Delaware County Community College: Review & Facts

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Delaware County Community College is a large two-year, public school with 7,995 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1967 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Media, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

At Delaware County Community College you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or 2-year certificate.

Majors
Offered
58
Delaware County Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 58 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, General Studies, Medical Assistant, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Delaware County Community College is low at 59% (way below Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
59%
Bad
The graduation rate at Delaware County Community College is low - 30%. About 28% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Delaware County Community College is decent, 16:1. Read more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median, around $11,700 a year. The additional fees at Delaware County Community College not covered by tuition are roughly $2,700, which totals $14,400 per year.

Read the details about Delaware County Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Delaware County Community College is $25.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Delaware County Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (610) 359-5000 or check Delaware County Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Delaware County Community College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Delaware County Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At present there is no on-campus housing at Delaware County Community College.

Based on the college crime data, Delaware County Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Delaware County Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Delaware County Community College
901 S Media Line Rd
Media, Pennsylvania
19063-1094, USA
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