An important advantage of DCAD is its tuition, which is considerably lower than 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.

2012-2013 Tuition and Fees per Semester
Full-time students
Tuition per semester      $9,975
Academic Facilities Fee     $335
Student Activities Fee     $335
Registration Fee     $40
Housing Deposit*     $350
Student Housing: Quad (four students share unit)    $3,275
Student Housing: Triple (three students share unit)  $3,195
Student Housing: Double (two students share unit)   $3,825
Student Housing: Efficiency  $4,250

Part-time students
Cost per credit     $875
Registration fee     $40
Academic Facilties Fee     $210
Student Activities Fee     $210

*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.