Del Mar College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Del Mar College is a public community college in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving roughly 9,501 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,399 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,440. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (71.7%) and White (18.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,440
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,399 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 9,501 16.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 11.09%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 27.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,049
- Room & Board: $8,505 annual estimate
Del Mar College: what the data shows
Common questions about Del Mar College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Del Mar College?
Del Mar College is located in Corpus Christi, TX (ZIP 78404-3897).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Del Mar College public or private?
Del Mar College is a Public institution.
How much does Del Mar College cost?
Published tuition: $3,440 in-state, $6,050 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,399.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,541 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,500 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,823 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,947 |
| $110,001+ | $12,845 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,760.
How big is Del Mar College?
Total enrollment: 9,501 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 14,049 students.
About 16% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Del Mar College?
150%-time completion rate: 11.09%.
What do graduates of Del Mar College earn?
Median earnings: $32,526 six years after entry; $38,656 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,500.
33.49% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Del Mar College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (259 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (180 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (128 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (117 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (117 completions)
- Chemical Technology/Technician (112 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (92 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (74 completions)
- Management Information Systems, General (46 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (41 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Del Mar College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 11.09%; median earnings $38,656 at 10 years; net price $3,399. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,440
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Del Mar College was $3,440.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,399
2024 Value
In 2024 Del Mar College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,399.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,596 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,399 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,760 4-Year In-State Tuition
$24,200 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,505 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,545 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$54,180 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Del Mar College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Del Mar College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Del Mar College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,520 | $4,860 | $5,167 |
| 2014 | $2,546 | $4,808 | $4,884 |
| 2015 | $2,546 | $4,808 | $4,992 |
| 2016 | $2,546 | $4,808 | $5,579 |
| 2017 | $2,676 | $4,938 | $5,357 |
| 2018 | $2,729 | $5,334 | $4,744 |
| 2019 | $2,868 | $5,441 | $5,738 |
| 2020 | $3,320 | $5,930 | $5,630 |
| 2021 | $3,320 | $5,930 | $5,224 |
| 2022 | $3,380 | $5,990 | $5,859 |
| 2023 | $3,440 | $6,050 | $4,250 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Del Mar College reported total enrollment of about 9,501 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (71.7%), White (18.2%), and Non-Resident Alien (3.7%). About 33.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
16.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Del Mar College in 2024 is 9,501 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 14,049 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 71.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
11.09% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Del Mar College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 88% male / 12% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17% male / 83% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 95% male / 5% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Del Mar College.
Return on Investment
$5,500 Median Student Debt
$38,656 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
14.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2743.19% Return on Investment
1.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Del Mar College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 81 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 259 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 180 completions
3. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 128 completions
4. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 117 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 117 completions
6. Chemical Technology/Technician: 112 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 92 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 74 completions
9. Management Information Systems, General: 46 completions
Most popular programs at Del Mar College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Del Mar College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Del Mar College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,068
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,304
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Del Mar College is a public institution located in Corpus Christi, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 9,501 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (71.7%), White (18.2%), Non-Resident Alien (3.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 11.09%. Approximately 33.49% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 11.09% graduation rate at Del Mar College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 81 distinct degree programs, Del Mar College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Del Mar College located?
Del Mar College is located in Corpus Christi, TX.
How much does Del Mar College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,440 and average net price is $3,399 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,505 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Del Mar College?
Del Mar College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 14,049 students, Hispanic or Latino (71.7%), White (18.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Del Mar College?
About 50.5% of students at Del Mar College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Del Mar College earn?
Median earnings are $32,526 six years after entry and $38,656 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Del Mar College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 11.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Del Mar College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,500.
Is Del Mar College public or private?
Del Mar College is a public institution located in Corpus Christi, TX.
Is Del Mar College an HBCU?
No. Del Mar College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Del Mar College a tribal college?
No. Del Mar College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Del Mar College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Del Mar College reports 71.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Del Mar College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Del Mar College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Corpus Christi, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.