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Delaware College of Art and Design
Basic Information
Address: 600 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE
Phone Number: (302) 622-8000
Fax Number: (302) 622-8870
Website:
www.dcad.edu/apply
Email: admissions@dcad.edu
President: Stuart Baron
Admissions Director: Jane B. Campbell
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Additional Information
School Type: Two-year institution offering six associate of fine arts degree programs
Public/Private: Private
Historical Black College/University: No
Hispanic Serving Institute: No
School Setting:
Urban campus in Wilmington, Delaware
School Size: >200 students
Classroom Size: 10 to 15 students per class
Student/Teacher Ratio: faculty ratio is 12:1
Housing Availability:
Yes, two residence halls
Type of Housing: Loft-style units with double, triple or quad occupancy.
Tuition: For 2016-17, per semester full-time student costs are as follows: $11,595 tuition, $385 academic facilities fee, $385 student activities fee and $50 registration fee. Part-time student costs per semester are as follows: $1,005 per credit, $255 academic facilities fee, $255 student activities fee and $50 registration fee. Housing per semester is $3,950 plus $350 one-time housing deposit, refundable at time of departure. Meal plans per semester are $2,050 for resident students and $350 for commuting students.
Financial Aid:
Approximately 90 percent of DCAD students receive some form of financial aid. This includes merit-based and need-based scholarships and grants; loan programs; and work-study opportunities. In addition, DCAD’s Co-Operative Education Program offers participating students the opportunity to “earn while learning” through paid internships between the first and second years of degree study.
Greek Life: No
Activities:
More than 25 student groups, including Student Government Association, Student Gallery Club, Writing Club, Yoga Club, American Sign Language Club, Animation Club, Another Medium literary magazine, music ensemble.
Sports: No
School Championships:
No
Admissions Requirements: All applicants are invited to visit the College in person for a portfolio review, interview and tour of the creative campus. For the portfolio, prospective students should select 15 to 20 pieces of their best original artwork completed within the last two years. It is highly recommended that examples of drawing from direct observation be included. The balance of the portfolio can include works in other media and styles, such as pastel, pen and ink, watercolor, oil or acrylic paint and black and white or color photography. Those planning to include three-dimensional work such as sculpture or ceramics should package it carefully or provide slides or photographs of the pieces instead. Applicants also are encouraged to bring their sketchbooks.
Events:
Preview Days, Spirit Week, Spring Egg Drop and Barbecue, Pro Talk Series
Productions: Annual Student Exhibition and opportunities throughout term to show work in campus gallery spaces.
Parking Spaces/Availability:
Metered street parking and multiple pay lots and garages within short walk.
International Students:
Yes