Delaware County Community College believes that tuition to attend our College should be affordable, with clear pricing structures and easy-to-understand tuition and fees, and policies.
The following represents the tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 academic year. For future years, these amounts are subject to change based on the recommendations of the College’s Board of Trustees. The College reserves the right to change, without notice, the tuition and fees herein stated. Tuition and fees do not include the cost of textbooks.
The Student Accounts office handles tuition, fees, and related policies, and can answer questions related to billing and payments, bookstore credits, third party billing, and refunds. The Student Accounts team is available at all Enrollment Central campus locations.
Enrollment Central LOCATIONS
Phone: 610-359-5118
Marple
Founders Hall
Room 3500
901 S. Media Line Road
Media, PA 19063
Downingtown
100 Bond Drive
Downingtown, PA 19335
Southeast Center
Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA
Upper Darby
Barclay Square Shopping Center
1570 Garrett Road
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Tuition per Credit
| Tuition | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Residents of sponsoring school districts** | $143 |
| Non-Sponsoring | $286 |
| Out-of-State | $428 |
| International | $428 |
Estimated Cost of Tuition and Fees per 3 Credit Course
| Tuition | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Residents of sponsoring school districts** | $666-696 |
| Non-Sponsoring | $1104-1134 |
| Out-of-State | $1539-1569 |
| International*** | $1539-1569 |
Fees
| Fees per Credit Hour | PA - Sponsoring District1 | PA State Resident | Out-of-State | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Activity Fee (per credit) (non-refundable) | $5 | $5 | $5 | $5 |
| Plant Fee (per credit) | N/A | $3 | $6 | $6 |
| Enrollment Services Fee (per credit) (up to maximum of 10 credit hours) (non-refundable) | $4 ($40 Max) | $4 ($40 Max) | $4 ($40 Max) | $4 ($40 Max) |
| Instructional Support Fee (per credit) | $70-$80 | $70-$80 | $70-$80 | $70-$80 |
| International Application Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | $100 (new students only) |
| International Student Deposit*** (non-refundable) (new students) (deductible from tuition)* | N/A | N/A | N/A | $400 (new students only) |
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Delaware County Community College reserves the right to change tuition and fees without notice. Description of fees.
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Sponsoring School Districts: Chester-Upland, Garnett Valley (Bethel residents only), Haverford, Interboro, Radnor, Ridley, Rose Tree Media, Southeast Delco, Springfield, Upper Darby, Wallingford-Swarthmore (Swarthmore and Rutledge residents only), and William Penn.
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An international student is defined as any student on a nonimmigrant visa (F, J, H, etc.) or in a pending immigration status.
Course Fees - per Subject
AHM - Allied Health Medical
| Service Fees | Charge |
|---|---|
| AHM 241 | $255 Exam Fee |
| AHM 242 | $75 Course Fee |
ART - Art
| Service Fees | Charge |
|---|---|
| ART 130 | $15 per credit couse fee |
| ART 131 | $15 per credit course fee |
| ART 140 | $15 per credit course fee |
| ART 141 | $15 per credit course fee |
| ART 142 | $30 per credit course fee |
| ART 144 | $30 per credit course fee |
| ART 215 | $15 per credit course fee |
| ART 225 | $20 per credit course fee |
| ART 230 | $15 per credit course fee |
| ART 231 | $15 per credit course fee |
BIO - Biology
| Service Fees | Charge |
|---|---|
| BIO 100 - BIO 299 (hybrid or online sections) | $18 proctoring fee |
| BIO 110 | $15 per credit course fee |
| BIO 111 | $15 per credit course fee |
| BIO 150 | $20 per credit course fee |
| BIO 151 | $20 per credit course fee |
| BIO 230 | $20 per credit course fee |
CHE - Chemistry
| Service Fees | Charge |
|---|---|
| CHE 110 | $15 per credit course fee |
| CHE 111 | $15 per credit course fee |
| CHE 201 | $20 per credit course fee |
CS - Computer Science
| Service Fees | Charge |
|---|---|
| CS 102 | $50 course fee |
| CS 104 | $50 course fee |
| CS 105 | $50 course fee |
| CS 106 | $50 course fee |
| CS 110 | $50 course fee |
| CS 113 | $50 course fee |
| CS 130 | $50 course fee |
| CS 141 | $50 course fee |
| CS 142 | $50 course fee |
| CS 143 | $50 course fee |
| CS 200 | $50 course fee |
| CS 204 | $50 course fee |
| CS 210 | $50 course fee |
| CS 212 | $50 course fee |
| CS 240 | $50 course fee |
CUL - Culinary Arts
| Service Fees | Charge |
|---|---|
| CUL 115 | $100 course fee |
| CUL 150 | $100 course fee |
| CUL 151 | $100 course fee |
| CUL 230 | $100 course fee |
| CUL 231 | $100 course fee |
| CUL 232 | $100 course fee |
MAT - Mathematics
| Service Fees | Charge |
|---|---|
| MAT 025 - MAT 299 (hybrid or online sections) | $18 proctoring fee |
Additional Fees
| Service Fees | Charge |
|---|---|
| Returned Check or ACH Payment | $25 |
| Payment Plan Enrollment Fee (Non-refundable) | $35 |
| Payment Plan Late Fee | $10 |
| International Insurance | Varies by Term - Please contact International Student Services |
Description of Fees
Instructional support fee
Credit courses are charged a fee between $70 and $80 per credit hour. Online courses are charged an additional instructional support fee of $10 per credit.
Plant fee
Students who do not reside in a school district that financially sponsors Delaware County Community College are charged this fee. The plant fee is $3 per credit hour for students who live in non-sponsored districts in Pennsylvania and $6 per credit hour for students who live out-of-state and international students.
Student activity fee (non-refundable)
The student activity fee is $5 per credit hour.
Enrollment Services fee (non-refundable)
Credit courses are $4/credit with a maximum charge of $40 per semester; non-credit courses are $5 per term. These fees are charged each semester students are enrolled in College and support costs associated with the admissions application process, placement testing, enrollment and payment verification, commencement and credentials costs for both degrees and certificates of competency, and where applicable, the evaluation of transfer credits.
Certificate of Competency fee (non-refundable)
A $10 fee is charged to students who anticipate completing the Certificate of Competency program requirements and file the appropriate application form. The fee supports the cost of the completion credentials. For concurrent certificates, there may be additional forms and fees. Beginning Fall 2017, this fee will be covered by the Enrollment Services Fee (see above).
Tuition Bills
Statements are sent electronically to students’ Delaware County Community College email. Bills for the fall and summer terms are emailed in April and bills for the spring are emailed in October. Students can access their student email through delaGATE. Failure to view or obtain bills does not exclude students from paying their tuition balance.
Due Dates
All tuition and fees are due by the payment due date. If registration is completed after the due date, payment is due at the time of registration.
- Fall 2025 - August 19, 2025
- Spring 2026 - January 6, 2026
Pay Online with Credit/Debit Card or Electronic Check (ACH)
Effective July 1, 2024, payments made online with a credit or debit card will be assessed a non-refundable convenience fee of 2.95% (4.25% for international transactions). This fee is charged by the College’s credit card processor and is in addition to the payment amount. There is no convenience fee when using the ACH option online. However, there is a $25 returned check fee for any ACH not honored by your bank. Additionally, there is no fee for payments made with cash, check, or money order or when calling 610-359-5118.
- Log into delaGATE
- Click the Students tab
- Click Make a Payment/Enroll in Payment Plan
- Select Make a Payment
- Select Pay Using Credit or Debit Card or select Electronic Check
Pay in-person by visiting Student Accounts at Enrollment Central
Students can make payments at Enrollment Central on any open campus with cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card payments. Operating hours vary by location. Please see the current operating hours for each campus under Contact Information.
Pay with Credit/Debit Card Over the Phone
To make a payment over the phone with a credit/debit card please call 610-359-5118 . There is no convenience fee when making a payment by phone.
Mail a Check or Money Order
A check or money order made payable to Delaware County Community College can be mailed to the address below. Please note, the College does not accept post-dated checks. Checks are deposited once received. There is a $25 returned check fee.
Delaware County Community College
Attn: Student Accounts
901 S. Media Line Road
Media, PA 19063
Payment Plans
To help manage tuition payments, the College offers installment plans for all terms. To view plan options and enroll, please click the Make a Payment/Enroll in Payment Plan link under Student Accounts in delaGATE. Please note, there is a $35 non-refundable fee to enroll in the plan.
Third-Party Payments
Third-party payments include, but are not limited to, employer sponsored payments and 529 plans. For assistance with your third-party payments or to notify the College of a third-party payment, please email thirdpartybilling@dccc.edu.
Cancellation
Delaware County Community College reserves the right to Cancel any student(s) course registration who Fail to Pay their account in full or default on the payment plan by the tuition due date, in conjunction to the start of any term.
Financial Holds & Collections
Students who do not pay their account in full or default on the payment plan will have a financial hold placed on their account. While on hold, students cannot view grades, enroll in future courses, obtain transcripts or diplomas, and participate in Commencement. Additionally, accounts that remain delinquent may be sent to a contracted third-party collection agency. At which time, students are responsible for additional fees or costs incurred plus the principal balance.
Conduct & Academic Integrity Sanctions
The college will not issue diplomas, certificates, or transcripts to students who have not satisfied any student conduct or academic integrity sanctions. Once a student satisfies the outstanding sanction, credentials can be issued and the hold barring issuance of the academic transcript will be removed.
Bookstore Credits
A student with excess financial aid will have a bookstore credit on their account. Students can only use the credit with the College’s book vendor Follett online or on campus to purchase your course materials. The College will deduct the amount of the credit used from any eligible refunds. For on-campus hours, please contact the bookstore at 610-359-5180 or 610-359-5310.
Refunds
Refunds for Excess Financial Aid
Students may be eligible for a refund if their financial aid exceeds their tuition and fees charges. Refunds begin processing once the term starts and are issued within 14 days from the date the credit is created on the account.
Delaware County Community College delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. Visit this link for more information: https://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoicessso/.
To view our third-party servicer contract for refund management, click here.
Refunds for Drops & Withdrawals
To be eligible for any refund, the student must officially withdraw from the course or courses (no show withdrawals are not eligible). A refund for withdrawal will not be issued that is greater than 100% of tuition and refundable fees minus any non-refundable fees and required deposits. In accordance with federal student aid regulations, any student who receives federal financial aid and withdraws before completing 60% of the term will have all or a portion of that aid returned to the federal fund before any refund is issued.
Refund of eligible payments will be made according to the following schedule:
- Withdrawal before the start of classes (0% of class time*) 100%
- Withdrawal before end of one week of classes (7% of class time*) 100%
- Withdrawal before end of two weeks of classes (15% of class time*) 50%
- Withdrawal before end of three weeks of classes (20% of class time*) 25%
Students who must officially withdraw from the College after the start of classes because of a call to active duty in the armed services (appropriately documented) or a disabling injury or serious illness (appropriately documented) will have their student account adjusted in accordance with the Student Withdrawal Policy. The policy, as noted above, regarding the return of federal student aid will apply to both of the aforementioned withdrawals.
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Refund for summer sessions, special sessions, and all irregularly scheduled sessions and courses is determined by the percentage of class time elapsed at the time of withdrawal.
Students who must officially withdraw from the College after the start of classes because of a call to active duty in the armed services (appropriately documented) or a disabling injury or serious illness (appropriately documented) should complete the Administrative Withdrawal request form. This form and its policies are accessible by logging into delaGATE and clicking the Withdrawal and Refund Info link under Students.
There is no refund for a no-show withdrawal.