Delta College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Delta College is a public community college in University Center, Michigan, serving roughly 6,573 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,547 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,820. Student demographics in federal data include White (71.2%) and Black or African American (12.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,820
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,547 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,573 34.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 26.82%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 41.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 18.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,603
- Room & Board: $7,616 annual estimate
Delta College: what the data shows
Common questions about Delta College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Delta College?
Delta College is located in University Center, MI (ZIP 48710).
Is Delta College public or private?
Delta College is a Public institution.
How much does Delta College cost?
Published tuition: $4,820 in-state, $7,880 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,547.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,819 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,237 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,500 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,199 |
| $110,001+ | $11,755 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,280.
How big is Delta College?
Total enrollment: 6,573 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,603 students.
About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Delta College?
150%-time completion rate: 26.82%.
First-year retention: 62.4%.
What do graduates of Delta College earn?
Median earnings: $31,651 six years after entry; $37,781 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,978.
37.72% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Delta College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (256 completions)
- General Studies (176 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (112 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (97 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (90 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (54 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (28 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (27 completions)
- Corrections (25 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (24 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Delta College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 26.82%; median earnings $37,781 at 10 years; net price $4,547. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,820
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Delta College was $4,820.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,547
2024 Value
In 2024 Delta College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,547.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,188 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,547 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,280 4-Year In-State Tuition
$31,520 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,616 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,650 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,086 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$56,344 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Delta College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.23% 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 Delta 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 Delta 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 | $3,095 | $8,690 | $3,904 |
| 2014 | $3,191 | $8,963 | $4,370 |
| 2015 | $3,395 | $9,770 | $3,929 |
| 2016 | $3,575 | $10,190 | $3,829 |
| 2017 | $3,800 | $10,910 | $4,743 |
| 2018 | $4,010 | $11,480 | $4,578 |
| 2019 | $4,130 | $11,810 | $3,629 |
| 2020 | $4,220 | $11,900 | $3,016 |
| 2021 | $4,370 | $7,100 | $3,518 |
| 2022 | $4,460 | $7,250 | $3,828 |
| 2023 | $4,640 | $7,550 | $4,550 |
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
Delta College reported total enrollment of about 6,573 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.2%), Black or African American (12.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%). About 37.72% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
34.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Delta College in 2024 is 6,573 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,603 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.4%
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 White at 71.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.97% 100% Completion Time
26.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.97% of students graduating from Delta College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
- General Studies: 40% male / 60% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Delta College.
Return on Investment
$10,978 Median Student Debt
$37,781 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.06% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1977.25% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Delta College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 64 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 256 completions
2. General Studies: 176 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 112 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 97 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 90 completions
6. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 54 completions
7. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 28 completions
8. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 27 completions
9. Corrections: 25 completions
Most popular programs at Delta College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Delta College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Delta College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,038
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,038
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Delta College is a public institution located in University Center, MI, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 6,573 students. Student body composition includes White (71.2%), Black or African American (12.2%), Hispanic or Latino (9.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 26.82%. Approximately 37.72% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
University Center, MI 48710
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 26.82% graduation rate at Delta 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 64 distinct degree programs, Delta 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 Delta College located?
Delta College is located in University Center, MI.
How much does Delta College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,820 and average net price is $4,547 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,616 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Delta College?
Delta College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,603 students, White (71.2%), Black or African American (12.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Delta College?
About 41.5% of students at Delta College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Delta College earn?
Median earnings are $31,651 six years after entry and $37,781 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Delta College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 26.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Delta College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,978.
Is Delta College public or private?
Delta College is a public institution located in University Center, MI.
Is Delta College an HBCU?
No. Delta College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Delta College a tribal college?
No. Delta College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Delta College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Delta College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.2%).
Is Delta College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Delta 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
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
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.