215000 MEMBERS 3500 HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTERS 275 COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS 5500 ADVISORS
With a nearly 70-year history, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals since it was founded in 1946. DECA’s brand identifies a remarkable experience in the preparation of emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Our messaging statements, logo and visual elements collectively define our image. DECA offers 54 competitions in five subject areas (Business Management, Hospitality & Tourism, Marketing, Finance, and Entrepreneurship)
DECA is organized into two unique student divisions each with programs designed to address the learning styles, interest and focus of its members. The High School Division includes 215,000 members in 3,500 schools. The Collegiate Division includes over 15,000 members in 275 colleges and universities. DECA Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit student organization with more than 215,000 members in all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain. The United States Congress, the United States Department of Education and state, district and international departments of education authorize DECA’s programs.