Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Wilmington, Delaware |
| Online | dcad.edu |
| School Type | Private 2 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Delaware College of Art and Design (DCAD) operates as a private two-year art and design institution in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, situated approximately 30 miles south of Philadelphia. The college occupies a historic former hotel building dating to 1880 in Wilmington's Market Street corridor, with additional facilities in adjacent historic structures. Established in 1997 through a partnership between Pratt Institute and the Corcoran College of Art and Design, DCAD offers associate degree programs focusing on fine arts, graphic design, illustration, photography, and animation. The college maintains residence halls in a converted historic building near the main academic facility, housing a portion of its student population in the downtown area. Students benefit from the college's proximity to cultural institutions, including the Delaware Art Museum and The Grand Opera House.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 2.68 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $3,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,950 |
| Room and Board | $14,200 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,930 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 75% |
| Communications Technology | 23% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=432524 IPEDS survey data for Delaware College of Art and Design.
Current students may use the Delaware College of Art and Design GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025