Delaware College Of Art And Design
Location and Contact Information
600 N Market StWilmington, DE 19801-3007
USA
Main Tel: (302) 622-8000
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
The Delaware College of Art and Design, also referred to as DCAD, is located in Wilmington, Delaware. In 1997, the college was established through a partnership between the Corcoran College of Art and Design and the Pratt Institute. Students are offered associate’s degree programs in graphic design, animation, interior design, fine arts, photography and illustration.
The Student Council oversees the activities of students and is representative of the student body as a whole. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans and scholarships. The Richard Evans Scholarship, the Enterprise Scholarship and the DCAD Grant are available to students at DCAD.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in design, media, fine arts, and photography and commercial art.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Delaware College Of Art And Design:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester College of New England | Chester, NH | 211 |
| 2 | Newbury College-Brookline | Brookline, MA | 1,058 |
| 3 | McPherson College | McPherson, KS | 595 |
| 4 | Maine College of Art | Portland, ME | 369 |
| 5 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | Portland, OR | 507 |
| 6 | Ouachita Baptist University | Arkadelphia, AR | 1,493 |
| 7 | Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City, MO | 665 |
| 8 | Moore College of Art and Design | Philadelphia, PA | 556 |
| 9 | Peace College | Raleigh, NC | 713 |
| 10 | Anderson University | Anderson, SC | 2,064 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 72 | 6 |
| < 1 year certificate | 10 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 220 in 2009-2010 (261 full-time equivalent).
About 43% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 55% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 92% of the student body. About 0% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 89% Women 60% All 68%
Room and Board
Delaware College Of Art And Design provides on-campus housing for 147 of its 261 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Interior Design
FINE ARTS
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
MEDIA
- Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Photography
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