Dawn Career Institute LLC
Dawn Career Institute LLC is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Newark, DE. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (1/28/1990 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Dawn Career Institute LLC is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $15,795. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 54 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Dawn Career Institute LLC.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $15,795 | $557 | 54 Hours | 9 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | $22,559 | $1,151 | 51 Hours | 11 Months | - | |
| 3 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $16,302 | $113 | 43 Hours | 9 Months | $14,851 |
| 4 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $14,558 | $706 | 45 Hours | 9 Months | $9,978 |
| 5 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $9,811 | $79 | 30 Hours | 4 Months | $6,258 |
| 6 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $3,079 | $134 | 140 Hours | 2 Months | $4,480 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 355 students attended Dawn Career Institute LLC in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 18 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 43 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Dawn Career Institute LLC is 82% and the retention rate is 91% at the school.
| Student Population | 355 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Number of Faculty | 21 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Dawn Career Institute LLC is $15,795
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
76% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,002 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $15,795 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $557 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $7,335 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $2,259 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,002 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Dawn Career Institute LLC offers 8 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 318 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 | 111 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 66 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 141 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 318 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Dawn Career Institute LLC are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 318 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 111 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 66 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 141 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 41 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 41 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 70 completers |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 70 |
| Total | 111 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 20 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 20 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 46 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 46 |
| Total | 66 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 55 completers |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 55 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 86 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | ✕ | 0 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 86 |
| Total | 141 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 355 students have enrolled into Dawn Career Institute LLC. By gender, 106 male and 249 female students are attending the school.
There are 64 White (18.03%), 212 Black/African American (59.72%), 46 Hispanic (12.96%), 7 Asian (1.97%), and 72 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 355 | 106 | 249 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Black/African American | 212 | 61 | 151 |
| Hispanic | 46 | 14 | 32 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 64 | 18 | 46 |
| Two More | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 252 Chapman Road, Suite 100, Newark, DE
- 302-273-3560
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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