An important advantage of DCAD is its tuition, which is considerably below that at other independent colleges of art and design. This has been made possible by the generous support of the City of Wilmington. Students who plan a four-year BFA curriculum may achieve a significant savings by completing their first two years of study at DCAD and completing their final two years at Pratt or the Corcoran, or by transferring to another art and design school.

2010-2011 Tuition and Fees
Full-time students
Tuition per semester
$8,850
Academic Facilities Fee                        
$280
Student Activities Fee                          
$280
Registration Fee                                 
$35
Housing Deposit*                               
$350
Triple & Quad (three or four students share unit)
$2,975
Double (two students share unit)
$3,500

Part-time students
Cost per credit
$775
Registration fee
$35
Academic Facilties Fee
$180
Student Activities Fee
$180

*The Housing Deposit is refundable at the time of departure.

Art Materials, Books and Other Supplies

Summer Semester
DCAD offers a 14-week summer semester, which is billed separately from the items listed above. Housing also is available during the summer, should students need it.