Acceptance Rate = The percentage of students admitted out of applications received in a given year.
DCAD’s reputation as a rigorous two-year art and design foundation program is the result of an innovative partnership between Pratt Institute and the Corcoran College of Art and Design located in the heart of the Creative District in Downtown Wilmington Delaware. DCAD offers students an associate of fine arts degree in Animation, Illustration, Graphic Design, Fine Art, and Photography. DCAD prepares graduates with real-world-ready skills as well as an opportunity to transfer to other leading art and design schools to pursue their BFA Degree. DCAD is distinguished by a small, smart, spirited and creative campus community. Our faculty of professional artists and designers provide meaningful mentorship for our students’ optimal artistic growth. Our welcoming, diverse campus provides opportunities for student to curate their own exhibitions, lead clubs and activities, and explore the arts and culture in Wilmington and beyond. With extraordinary retention and graduation rates, DCAD students thrive. In addition, DCAD’s tuition and housing cost less than other private art and design schools. The lower costs plus on-time graduation makes DCAD a good investment in your future. Each year, DCAD accepts a small class of carefully selected talented students. Maximize your potential. Visit and see for yourself why DCAD students succeed and lead.
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MAJORS OFFERED:AnimationAssociates Degree
Fine ArtAssociates Degree
Graphic DesignAssociates Degree
IllustrationAssociates Degree
PhotographyAssociates Degree
FULL-TIME | |
TUITION | $ 0 |
MANDATORY FEES | 0 |
BOOKS & SUPPLIES | 0 |
ON-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | N/A |
OFF-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 0 |
OTHER | — |
AID CATEGORY | AVG PER RECIPIENT | 1st YR RECIPIENTS |
INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS3 | $9,895 | 86% |
FEDERAL/NATIONAL GRANTS | 5,715 | 42% |
STATE & LOCAL GRANTS | 700 | 6% |
FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS | 4,840 | 82% |
AVERAGE AMOUNT RECEIVED PER RECIPIENT: $17,526
100% OF FULL-TIME FRESHMEN RECEIVED AID
* Most recent financial aid data available
Acceptance Rate = The percentage of students admitted out of applications received in a given year.
UNDERGRADUATE FTE1 = 121
UNDERGRADUATE
FULL-TIME | 120 |
PART-TIME | 2 |
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.
APPLICATION: | Required |
ONLINE APPLICATION: | N/A |
APPLICATION FEES: | $0 (approximate) |
HOME EXAM: | N/A |
INTERVIEW: | N/A |
ESSAY: | N/A |
SAT / ACT: | Not Required |
PORTFOLIO: | Required |
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: | Not Required |
IELTS: | N/A |
TOEFL: | N/A |
TRANSCRIPTS
HIGH SCHOOL: | Required |
COLLEGE: | Required, if transferring |
FACULTY FTE1 = 8
FULL-TIME | 6 |
PART-TIME | 30 |
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: FALL 2022
16.1 TO 1
FTE STUDENTS PER FTE FACULTY1
FRESHMAN RETENTION
FALL 2020 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2021 |
52% |
FALL 2021 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2022 |
67% |
SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE
FALL 2015 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
53% |
FALL 2016 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
0% |
UNDERGRADUATE ETHNICITY
FALL 2022UNDERGRADUATE GENDER DISTRIBUTION
FALL 2022THIS DATA IS NOT AVAILABLE.
NEW STUDENT GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION2
FALL 2022Continuing Education, Summer Pre-College Program, Portfolio Workshops
N/A
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc. NOTE 2: Geographic distribution is reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. NOTE 3: Includes all institutional scholarships and grants, but does not include College Work Study or third party awards.