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Dawn Career Institute LLC

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Newark, Delaware, Dawn Career Institute LLC is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Dawn Career Institute LLC is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Dawn Career Institute LLC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Dawn Career Institute LLC is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Delaware is 83%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Dawn Career Institute LLC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Dawn Career Institute LLC are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Dawn Career Institute LLC was $13,658. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Dawn Career Institute LLC net price calculator

$13,658

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Delaware and nationwide.

Delaware's average $12,951
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Dawn Career Institute LLC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $13,658 $950 (7%) $13,446 $14,877 $14,861 $17,699 $17,699
2021 $12,708 $89 $12,431 $12,428 $15,330 $17,608 $17,608
2020 $12,619 $611 (5%) $12,277 $13,406 $14,604 $16,860 $18,208
2019 $13,230 $3,313 (20%) $13,353 $14,102 $14,349 $18,227
2018 $16,543 $2,333 (12%) $16,237 $16,873 $18,662 $21,815 $21,815
2017 $18,876 $769 (4%) $18,532 $17,765 $20,088 $21,285 $21,899
2016 $19,645 $387 (2%) $19,567 $21,986 $22,546 $23,695 $23,695
2015 $19,258 $1,407 (7%) $19,345 $20,525 $22,133 $23,181
2014 $20,665 -- $20,702 $22,195 $23,512 $24,586

How does Dawn Career Institute LLC's $13,658 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Delaware colleges, that number is $12,951. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Daytona College logo Daytona College
Ormond Beach FL
Private $22,379 64% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Dawn Career Institute LLC during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 55 of freshman students at Dawn Career Institute LLC received on average $4,621 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,621
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 221 53% $4,037 $892,147
Other Federal Grant 221 53% $4,087 $903,247
State Grant/Scholarships 15 4% $10,336 $155,037
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 229 55% $4,621 $1,058,284

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 49% of freshman students at Dawn Career Institute LLC received $6,072 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,072
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 205 49% $6,072 $1,244,670
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 205 49% $6,072 $1,244,670

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$10,953
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Dawn Career Institute LLC sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 237

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 103 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 103 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 61

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 61 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 26

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 26 students

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 21

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 342 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 198 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 260 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

76.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 342 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 82 students dropped out of the school.

24.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Dawn Career Institute LLC is greatly skewed towards women students, with 81.3% of undergraduate students being women and 18.7% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 251, with 204 women and 47 men.

  • men 18.7% 47 students
  • women 81.3% 204 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 25% 64 students
  • 25-29 25% 64 students
  • 20-21 16% 39 students
  • 30-34 10% 26 students
  • 18-19 8% 20 students
  • 40-49 6% 16 students
  • 35-39 6% 15 students
  • 50-64 2% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Dawn Career Institute LLC provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Dawn Career Institute LLC offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)