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Delaware College of Art and Design

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Delaware College of Art and Design: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Delaware College of Art and Design was an art school in Wilmington, Delaware, but it announced it would wind down operations and close permanently. It suits no new applicant now; confirm current status before considering any study plans.

  2. What you can study

    The listed programme areas include Accountancy, Accounting, Adult Education, Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Advanced Waste Management, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Agricultural and Environmental Systems, Agricultural Education, Artificial Intelligence, and Animal Science. Degree levels listed are Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and PhD / Doctorate, but the college announced it would close permanently, so check whether any programme is still accepting students.

  3. Getting in

    For an international student, the first step is to confirm whether the college is still admitting students at all, because it announced it would wind down operations and close permanently. If anything remains open, check the official website for the current application steps, required documents, and any final deadlines, and confirm directly with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish a fee for international students in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Wilmington will still depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so check local costs separately before applying.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated. Before applying from abroad, confirm whether the college is still operating, what documents it requires, how it handles visas or immigration paperwork, and whether any remaining programmes are open to international students.

  6. How it compares

    In the United States, this institution sits within a very large higher-education landscape of 2,515 universities, but its own position is now defined by closure rather than competition. That makes it fundamentally different from active universities: the key question is not where it ranks among others, but whether any study option remains available at all.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Delaware College of Art and Design

What type of institution was Delaware College of Art and Design?

It was a public institution.

Where was Delaware College of Art and Design located?

It was in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.

How many programme areas are listed?

31 programme areas are listed.

What happened to the college in 2024?

On May 23, 2024, it announced that it would wind down operations and close permanently.

Overview

Delaware College of Art and Design (DCAD) was a private art school in Wilmington, Delaware. It was founded in 1997 through a partnership between the Pratt Institute and the Corcoran College of Art and Design. It was accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. On May 23, 2024, the college announced it would wind down operations and close permanently.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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