by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Delaware County Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Delaware County Community College came in at $11,250 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $15,540. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees totaled $2,850 in-state and $2,940 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $12,600 |
| Fees | $2,850 | $2,940 |
| Total | $11,250 | $15,540 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Delaware County Community College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Delaware County Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Delaware County Community College lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Delaware County Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Delaware County Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,500 | $11,250 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,800 | $11,700 |
| One Year Ago | $8,100 | $12,150 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,400 | $12,600 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Delaware County Community College has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.7%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $16,115 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.35%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $11,739. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.19%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $16,191.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,739 | $16,191 |
| In 2 Years | $12,250 | $16,869 |
| In 3 Years | $12,783 | $17,575 |
| In 4 Years | $13,339 | $18,311 |
| In 5 Years | $13,919 | $19,078 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $68,946, compared with about $50,111 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Delaware County Community College, check out the Delaware County Community College Financial Aid page.
