| General information: |
(302) 622-8000 |
| Website: |
www.dcad.edu |
| Type: |
Private not-for-profit, 2-year |
| Awards offered: |
Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
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| Campus setting: |
City Small |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Mission Statement: |
The mission of DCAD is to provide a diverse and talented student population with thorough preparation in art and design within an innovative educational environment that combines theory and practice. The College's programs emphasize creativity, problem solving skills, technical expertise, knowledge of historical frameworks and critical awareness in the education of creative and responsible artists and designers. A faculty of accomplished professionals brings the College artistic and intellectual breadth and rigor; its members serve as role models and mentors. Through its professional associate degree programs DCAD provides students with the opportunity to continue their undergraduate education through transfer to four-year colleges of art and design as well as a foundation for successful and satisfying careers. The College also serves as a leader in Wilmington's educational and cultural life through community-based activities, and as a focal point for downtown revitalization. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Weekend/evening college
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| Student Services: |
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
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| Credits Accepted: |
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Associates--Private Not-for-profit |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Not applicable |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
01195002 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$17,360 |
$16,486 |
$15,227 |
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Books and supplies |
$1,800 |
$1,800 |
$1,800 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$8,650 |
$8,030 |
$7,440 |
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Other |
$3,600 |
$3,088 |
$2,860 |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$8,650 |
$8,030 |
$7,440 |
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Other |
$3,600 |
$3,088 |
$2,860 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$6,450 |
$6,424 |
$5,954 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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On campus |
$31,410 |
$29,404 |
$27,327 |
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Off campus |
$31,410 |
$29,404 |
$27,327 |
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Off campus with family |
$25,610 |
$24,710 |
$22,981 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
220 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
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Graduate enrollment |
220 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Admissions:
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Undergraduate application fee: $25 |
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
434 |
136 |
298 |
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Percent admitted: |
53% |
55% |
52% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
49% |
51% |
48% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
X |
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Secondary school rank |
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X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Completion of college-prepatory program |
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X |
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Recommendations |
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X |
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Formal demonstration of competencies |
X |
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Admission test scores |
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X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Associate |
<1 Year certificate |
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Communications technologies/technicians and support services. |
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Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects |
16 |
- |
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Category total |
16 |
- |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Interior Design |
5 |
8 |
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Graphic Design |
10 |
3 |
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Illustration |
8 |
- |
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Photography |
15 |
- |
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other |
10 |
- |
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Category total |
48 |
11 |
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Grand total |
64 |
11 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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