Tuition u0026amp; Fees

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 Student Accounts office handles these tuition and fees, and policies. In addition, the office can answer questions related to billing and payments, books store credits, third-party billing and refunds. The Student Accounts team is available at all DCCC Enrollment Central locations. Please see the hours of operation under Contact Information.

Fall 2025 to Summer II 2026 Per Credit Tuition u0026amp; Fee Costs*

Sponsoring**

Non-Sponsoring

Out-of-State

International***

u003cstrongu003eTuitionu003c/strongu003e (per credit)

$143

$286

$428

$428

u003cstrongu003eStudent Activity Feeu003c/strongu003e (per credit) (non-refundable)

$5

$5

$5

$5

u003cstrongu003ePlant Feeu003c/strongu003e (per credit)

$3

$6

$6

u003cstrongu003eInternational Application Feeu003c/strongu003e (new students only)(non-refundable) (flat fee)

$100

u003cstrongu003eEnrollment Services Feeu003c/strongu003e

$4 ($40 max)

$4 ($40 max)

$4 ($40 max)

$4 ($40 max)

u003cstrongu003eInstructional Support Fee u003c/strongu003e(per credit)

$70-$80

$70-$80

$70-$80

$70-$80

u003cstrongu003eInternational Student Depositu003c/strongu003e (First-time semester students) (non-refundable) (deductable from tuition)*

$400

u003cstrongu003eTotalu003c/strongu003e

$222

$368

$513

$513

Estimated Cost of Tuition and Fees by Residence – Fall 2025 to Summer II 2026

Sponsoring**

Non-Sponsoring

Out-of-State

International***

u003cstrongu003eCost per 3 Creditsu003c/strongu003e

$666-$696

$1,104-$1,134

$1,539-$1,569

$1,539-$1,569

u003cstrongu003eCost per 12 Creditsu003c/strongu003e

$2,656-$2,776

$4,408-$4,528

$6,148-$6,268

$6,148-$6,268

u003cstrongu003eCost per 15 Creditsu003c/strongu003e

$3,310-$3,460

$5,500-$5,650

$7,675-$7,825

$7,675-$7,825

u003cstrongu003eCost per 24 Credits u003c/strongu003e

$5,312-$5,552

$8,816-$9,056

$12,296-$12,536

$12,296-$12,536

u003cstrongu003eCosts per 30 Creditsu003c/strongu003e

$6,620-$6,920

$11,000-$11,300

$15,350-$15,650

$15,350-$15,650

*Delaware County Community College reserves the right to change tuition and fees without notice. Description of fees.

**Sponsoring School Districts are school districts that contribute financially to the Delaware County Community College budget. Your total tuition and fees depend on the number of credits you take in a semester. The preceding examples include a range for differing instructional support fees. Below is a list of sponsoring school districts.

***An international student is defined as any student on a nonimmigrant visa (F, J, H, etc.) or in a pending immigration status.

Sponsoring School Districts (All residents of these districts benefit from the Sponsoring School District tuition)

Chester-Upland

Garnet Valley (Bethel residents only)

Haverford

Interboro

Radnor

Ridley

Rose Tree Media

Southeast Delco

Springfield

Upper Darby

Wallingford-Swarthmoreu003cbru003e(Swarthmore and Rutledge residents only)

William Penn

Additional Fees*

Returned Check or ACH Payment

$25

Payment Plan Enrollment Fee (Non-refundable)

$30

Payment Plan Late Fee

$10

International Insurance

Varies by Term-Please Contact International Student Services

*Please note, fees are subject to change.

Tuition Billing and Payment

To view Tuition Billing, Payment, & Cancellation Schedules, please select the link below:

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 November. Failure to view or obtained bills does not exclude students from paying their tuition balance.

Tuition Due Dates

u003cstrongu003ePayment Optionsu003c/strongu003ernAll 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.rnrnDue Dates:rnu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eSummer I – May 6, 2025u003c/liu003ernu003cliu003eSummer I Power Up u0026amp; ESL – May 26, 2025u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSummer II – June 17, 2025u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu0026nbsp;

Net Price Calculator

Use the Net Price Calculator to estimate what you will pay for attending Delaware County Community College.

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.rnu003colu003ern tu003cliu003eLog into delaGATEu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClick the Students tabu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eClick Make a Payment/Enroll in Payment Planu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSelect Make a Paymentu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eSelect Pay Using Credit or Debit Card or select Electronic Checku003c/liu003ernu003c/olu003e

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 u003cstrongu003e610-359-5118u003c/strongu003e. 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.rnrnDelaware County Community CollegernAttn: Student Accountsrn901 S. Media Line RoadrnMedia, 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 $30 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 emailu003cstrongu003e u003ca href=u0022mailto:thirdpartybilling@dccc.eduu0022u003ethirdpartybilling@dccc.eduu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e.rnrnu0026nbsp;

Cancellation

Delaware County Community College reserves the right to u003cstrongu003eCancel u003c/strongu003eany student(s) course registration who u003cstrongu003eFail to Pay u003c/strongu003etheir account in full or default on the payment plan by the tuition due date, in conjunction to the start of any term.

Financial Holds u0026amp; 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 u0026amp; 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 u003cstrongu003e610-359-5180 or 610-359-5310u003c/strongu003e.

Refunds

u003cstrongu003eRefunds for Excess Financial Aidrnu003c/strongu003eStudents 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.rnrnDelaware County Community College delivers your refund with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. Visit this link for more information: u003ca href=u0022https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbankmobiledisbursements.com%2Frefundchoicessso%2Fu0026amp;data=04%7C01%7Cjdepalma%40bmtx.com%7C67e75abba9124492d3e608da1d8a61ee%7Cc5037ecb84ec4c1397e27aba4566a77d%7C1%7C0%7C637854777427607880%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000u0026amp;sdata=KbsROaXmRNPosWnx7%2B2kU%2FdgammdAsfNSdKXBmgdKv0%3Du0026amp;reserved=0u0022u003ehttps://bankmobiledisbursements.com/refundchoicessso/u003c/au003e.rnrnTo view our third-party servicer contract for refund management, click u003ca href=u0022https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vibeaccount.com%2Fswc%2Fdoc%2Flanding%2Fbuf0m9mxt7pykohzcssou0026amp;data=04%7C01%7Cjdepalma%40bmtx.com%7C67e75abba9124492d3e608da1d8a61ee%7Cc5037ecb84ec4c1397e27aba4566a77d%7C1%7C0%7C637854777427607880%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000u0026amp;sdata=psM9%2BSqk5sE785MGIZ4O1ADBv%2By%2BGYZt8i%2B%2FE7nB0a0%3Du0026amp;reserved=0u0022u003ehereu003c/au003e.rnrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu003cstrongu003eRefunds for Drops u0026amp; Withdrawalsrnu003c/strongu003eTo 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.rnrnRefund of eligible payments will be made according to the following schedule:rnu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eWithdrawal before end of one week of classes (7% of class time*) 100%u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWithdrawal before end of two weeks of classes (15% of class time*) 50%u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eWithdrawal before end of three weeks of classes (20% of class time*) 25%u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu003cstrongu003e*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.u003c/strongu003ernrnStudents 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.rnrnThere is no refund for a no-show withdrawal.

Description of Fees

u003cstrongu003eInstructional support feernu003c/strongu003eCredit courses are charged a fee of $70 per credit hour. Online courses are charged an additional instructional support fee of $10 per credit.rnrnu003cstrongu003ePlant feeu003c/strongu003ernStudents are charged this fee who do not reside in a school district that financially sponsors Delaware County Community College. The plant fee is $3 per credit hour for non-sponsors who live in Pennsylvania and $6 per credit hour for out-of-state and international students.rnrnu003cstrongu003eStudent activity fee (non-refundable)u003c/strongu003ernThe student activity fee is $5 per credit hour.rnrnu003cstrongu003eEnrollment Services fee (non-refundable)u003c/strongu003ernThis fee is charged each semester students are enrolled in College credit courses at a rate of $4/credit with a maximum charge of $40 per semester or for u003cstrongu003eNon-credit courses, it is $5 per termu003c/strongu003e. This fee is for the purpose of funding the costs associated with the admissions application process, placement testing, enrollment and payment verification, commencement cost and credentials for both degrees and certificates of competency, and where applicable, the evaluation of transfer credits.rnrnu003cstrongu003eCertificate of Competency fee (non-refundable)u003c/strongu003ernA $10 fee is charged to students who anticipate completing the Certificate of Competency program requirements and file the appropriate application form. The fee covers the cost of the completion credentials. For concurrent certificates, there are additional forms and fees. Beginning Fall 2017, this fee will be covered by the Enrollment Services Fee (see above).