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57.1%Acceptance
$30,280Tuition
104Students
41%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$35,036Earnings
#6 in DelawarePrivate nonprofit2-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$30,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,280
Average Net Price
$31,763
Students Receiving Financial Aid
40.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,200
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$14,200
Books & Supplies
$3,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,680
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$127/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
51.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
71.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
40.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $30,453
$30,001 – $48,000 $24,877
$48,001 – $75,000 $32,016
$75,001 – $110,000 $32,463
$110,001+ $38,624

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $47,680 sticker price at Delaware College of Art and Design. Students from families earning under $48,000 typically pay around $25,000-$30,000 annually after aid. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay about $32,000 per year. Even wealthy families earning over $110,000 pay around $38,600 annually. Over two years, total costs range from $50,000 to $77,000 depending on family income.

Graduate debt stays manageable at a median of $12,000, translating to monthly payments of $127. With median earnings of $35,036 ten years out, loan payments represent about 4% of income for most graduates. The college targets 54% of students with institutional grants averaging $12,478. Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what wealthier families contribute.

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