Delaware Colleges, Universities And Trade Schools
- Total Colleges: 20
- Total Medical Schools: 0
- Total Colleges With Tenure: 0
- Colleges By Highest Degree Offered
- Associate's: 4
- Bachelor's Degree: 0
- Master's Degree: 4
- Doctor's Degree: 4
- Total Faculty: 9,392
- Total Full Time Faculty: 6,683
- Total Part Time Faculty: 2,709
- Total Students: 58,142
- Total Full Time Students: 39,409
- Total Part Time Students: 18,733
- Total Undergraduate Students: 48,732
- Total Graduate Students: 9,410
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As the second smallest state in terms of size, Delaware is home to very few institutions of higher learning. There are more private four year institutions than public, though these institutions are found throughout the state. The state's largest city is Wilmington, followed by Newark and Dover, with Dover also being the state capital. These three cities have the highest concentration of institutions of higher learning. Delaware is bordered by Maryland to the south and west, New Jersey to the East, and Pennsylvania to the North, with relatively easy access to major urban centers in those states from anywhere within Delaware.
Delaware operates three public institutions, the largest of which is the University of Delaware, which operates campuses in Newark, Dover, Wilmington Lewes and Georgetown. In terms of enrollment it medium sized, with an annual enrollment of approximately 20,0000 students per year. The school is considered a public ivy institution according to Green's Guides.
Delaware State University, located in Dover, is a historically black institution founded in 1891 and serves approximately 4000 students per year. The school has additional campuses in Wilmington and Georgetown.
Delaware Technical Community College is the community college system established in 1966 to serve the needs of various communities throughout the state. The school offers academic transfer programs and career training programs to ensure that students are able to pursue whichever suits their needs. Campuses are located in Georgetown, Dover, Newark, and Wilmington.
Private institutions in Delaware offer students a variety of educational options that are often more focused or specialized than those of a public institution. Additionally, these institutions tend to cost more, have a lower student to teacher ratios allowing for a more personalized education, and have more opportunities available such as study abroad programs and internships. Some of the schools are branches of out of state colleges or universities that have opened up opportunities in the state.
Private institutions in Delaware:
- Delaware College of Art and Design (Wilmington)
- Goldey-Beacom College (Pike Creek)
- Wilmington University (New Castle)
- Wesley College (Dover)
- Springfield College (Wilmington, Main Campus in Springfield, Massachusetts)
Trade and technical schools are also found throughout the state, offering short term programs that provide the skills and education necessary to operate as a professional in a high demand field. These schools tend to have higher costs than community colleges and their program offerings are typically restricted to the most high demand fields. These schools also tend to have ties to the local business community and offer assistance in job placement for graduates regardless of the year of matriculation.
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4-Year Colleges and Universities
The table below lists 4-year colleges and universities in Delaware, including both public and private schools.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware State University (Del State, DSU) Dover, DE Public, 4-Year or Above | $7,056 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Goldey - Beacom College Wilmington, DE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $19,860 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| University of Delaware (UD) Newark, DE Public, 4-Year or Above | $11,192 | 20,000+ | |
| Wesley College Dover, DE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $21,565 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Wilmington University New Castle, DE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $9,470 | 10,000 - 19,999 |
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Community Colleges
The table below lists 2-year public colleges and community colleges in Delaware. Many of these colleges have an open policy for admitting new students.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Technical and Community College - Owens (Delaware Tech) Georgetown, DE Public, 2-Year | $3,086 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Delaware Technical and Community College - Stanton - Wilmington (Delaware Tech) Wilmington, DE Public, 2-Year | $3,086 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Delaware Technical and Community College - Terry (Delaware Tech) Dover, DE Public, 2-Year | $3,086 | 1,000 - 4,999 |
Career Colleges
The table below lists career and trade schools in Delaware. These include both public and private institutions.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Massage and Bodywork Bear, DE Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Beebe Medical Center Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing Lewes, DE Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Dawn Career Institute Inc Wilmington, DE Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Delaware College of Art and Design (DCAD) Wilmington, DE Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year | $20,270 | Under 1,000 | |
| Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology Dagsboro, DE Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Harris School of Business - Wilmington Campus Wilmington, DE Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware Newark, DE Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Schilling - Douglas School of Hair Design Newark, DE Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 |