How much has Delaware County CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

35.54%

In-State

31.25%

Out-of-State

Delaware County CC's tuition & fees has increased from $11,840 (2015) to $15,540 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 31.25% over the past 10 years.

Delaware County CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Pennsylvania's average increase rate of 19.54%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 15.66% from 2015 ($25,540).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Delaware County CC's COA is $29,540, which is increased by 2.07% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Delaware County CC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 31.25% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $12,600. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Delaware County Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$8,300$11,840-
2016-17$8,530$12,1602.70%
2017-18$9,075$12,8305.51%
2018-19$9,390$13,1102.18%
2019-20$9,560$13,4002.21%
2020-21$9,710$13,5501.12%
2021-22$9,900$13,7401.40%
2022-23$10,410$14,4004.80%
2023-24$10,800$14,9403.75%
2024-25$11,250$15,5404.02%
Delaware County Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,500, and it has increased 47.06% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,700-
2016-17$1,7502.94%
2017-18$1,750
2018-19$1,750
2019-20$1,750
2020-21$2,50042.86%
2021-22$13,740449.60%
2022-23$2,500-81.80%
2023-24$2,500
2024-25$2,500

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 0.00% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Delaware County Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$12,000-
2016-17$13,24010.33%
2017-18$13,230-0.08%
2018-19$12,715-3.89%
2019-20$13,1703.58%
2020-21$13,170
2021-22$11,500-12.68%
2022-23$11,500
2023-24$11,500
2024-25$11,500

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Delaware County Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Delaware County Community College$15,540
($11,250)		$14,940
($10,800)		4.02%
Community College of Philadelphia$12,744
($8,688)		$12,744
($8,688)		-
Harrisburg Area Community College$12,472
($9,495)		$11,400
($8,918)		9.40%
Community College of Allegheny County$12,583
($8,803)		$12,583
($8,803)		-
Montgomery County Community College$17,250
($11,970)		$16,230
($11,250)		6.28%
Northampton County Area Community College$15,270
($11,370)		$14,730
($10,980)		3.67%

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