C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
48/100 · earnings-weighted

Dawn Career Institute LLC

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Newark, Delaware 19702
ℹ️
Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 69%
Outcomes
C+
62/100
Affordability
C
50/100
Resources
C
51/100
Experience
F
32/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

385
Total Enrollment
69%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Dawn Career Institute LLC, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$30,429
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,702
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
81.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
66.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 33rd percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (DE wage index 1.01). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Dawn Career Institute LLC

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$28,708$35,182+3%#294 of 637#337$9,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$21,633$34,675+3%#157 of 332#176$9,496
Health and Medical Administrative Services$31,676$30,438-14%#456 of 496#459$9,500
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$13,271$29,790+13%#276 of 1025#317$7,781

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Dawn Career Institute LLC Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $354,666
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,885/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19804 (4.9% cap, Wilmington)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
93%
Receive Pell Grants
72%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

385
Total Students
65%
Women
39%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 10%
Hispanic 12%
Black 64%
Asian 2%
Two or More 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 40%
Hybrid (Some Online) 60%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%
25-64 (Adult) 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Dawn Career Institute LLC?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Dawn Career Institute LLC?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Dawn Career Institute LLC?
The graduation rate at Dawn Career Institute LLC is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Dawn Career Institute LLC a good school?
Dawn Career Institute LLC has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Dawn Career Institute LLC?
Dawn Career Institute LLC has a total enrollment of 385 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology