Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $6,660
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,940
- Average Net Price
- $7,395
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 39.8%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $6,500
- Books & Supplies
- $2,500
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $13,250
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $140/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 40.8%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 49.5%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39.8%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $6,143 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $7,023 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $9,815 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $11,337 |
| $110,001+ | $12,596 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at Delaware County Community College pay between $6,143 and $12,596 per year depending on their income. Low-income students pay just over $6,000 annually, while higher-earning families approach the full $12,596 net price. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $12,300 to $25,200. The college serves a heavily local student body with 99% coming from Pennsylvania.
Graduates typically leave with $13,250 in debt, translating to $140 monthly payments. With median earnings of $45,391 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent about 3.7% of income for most graduates. The 40.77% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle with payments despite relatively modest debt loads. Nearly 40% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the college's role serving working-class families in suburban Philadelphia. Students from families earning under $48,000 get the strongest value, paying less than $7,500 annually for career training and transfer preparation.
Graduates typically leave with $13,250 in debt, translating to $140 monthly payments. With median earnings of $45,391 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent about 3.7% of income for most graduates. The 40.77% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle with payments despite relatively modest debt loads. Nearly 40% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the college's role serving working-class families in suburban Philadelphia. Students from families earning under $48,000 get the strongest value, paying less than $7,500 annually for career training and transfer preparation.
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