Delgado Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Delgado Community College is a public community college in New Orleans, Louisiana, with about 11,668 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,747 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,279. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (52.6%) and White (26.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,279
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,747 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 11,668 37.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 23.79%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 52.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 48.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 44.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,954
- Room & Board: $11,506 annual estimate
Delgado Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Delgado Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Delgado Community College?
Delgado Community College is located in New Orleans, LA (ZIP 70119).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Delgado Community College public or private?
Delgado Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Delgado Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,279.
Average net price after aid: $9,747.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,734 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,880 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,578 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,908 |
| $110,001+ | $17,285 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,116.
How big is Delgado Community College?
Total enrollment: 11,668 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 19,954 students.
About 38% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Delgado Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 23.79%.
First-year retention: 49.8%.
What do graduates of Delgado Community College earn?
Median earnings: $27,129 six years after entry; $33,305 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,198.
63.92% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Delgado Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (790 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (287 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (186 completions)
- Real Estate (172 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (80 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (76 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (75 completions)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General (70 completions)
- Cloud Computing (61 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (61 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Delgado Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 23.79%; median earnings $33,305 at 10 years; net price $9,747. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,279
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Delgado Community College was $4,279.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,747
2024 Value
In 2024 Delgado Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,747.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$38,988 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,747 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$17,116 4-Year Tuition
$11,506 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,354 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,139 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$68,556 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Delgado Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
63.92% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45.06% 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 Delgado Community 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 Delgado Community 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 | $3,302 | $6,993 | $6,952 |
| 2014 | $3,695 | $7,685 | $7,787 |
| 2015 | $3,911 | $8,200 | $8,096 |
| 2016 | $3,911 | $8,200 | $8,181 |
| 2017 | $4,079 | $8,368 | $8,836 |
| 2018 | $4,079 | $8,368 | $9,272 |
| 2019 | $4,079 | $8,368 | $10,017 |
| 2020 | $4,079 | $4,079 | $8,311 |
| 2021 | $3,976 | $3,976 | $6,942 |
| 2022 | $4,679 | $4,679 | $8,039 |
| 2023 | $4,678 | $4,678 | $11,926 |
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
Delgado Community College reported total enrollment of about 11,668 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (52.6%), White (26.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.4%). About 63.92% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
37.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Delgado Community College in 2024 is 11,668 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 19,954 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
49.8%
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 Black or African American at 52.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
15.97% 100% Completion Time
23.79% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 15.97% of students graduating from Delgado Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 25% male / 75% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9% male / 91% female
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 20% male / 80% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Delgado Community College.
Return on Investment
$20,198 Median Student Debt
$33,305 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
60.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
754.24% Return on Investment
6.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Delgado Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 69 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 790 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 287 completions
3. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 186 completions
4. Real Estate: 172 completions
5. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 80 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 76 completions
7. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 75 completions
8. Hospitality Administration/Management, General: 70 completions
9. Cloud Computing: 61 completions
Most popular programs at Delgado Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Delgado Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Delgado Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 44.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,824
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,881
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Delgado Community College is a public institution located in New Orleans, LA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. Enrollment is approximately 11,668 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (52.6%), White (26.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 23.79%. Approximately 63.92% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
New Orleans, LA 70119
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 23.79% graduation rate at Delgado Community 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 69 distinct degree programs, Delgado Community 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 Delgado Community College located?
Delgado Community College is located in New Orleans, LA.
How much does Delgado Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,279 and average net price is $9,747 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,506 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Delgado Community College?
Delgado Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 19,954 students, Black or African American (52.6%), White (26.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Delgado Community College?
About 52.2% of students at Delgado Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Delgado Community College earn?
Median earnings are $27,129 six years after entry and $33,305 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Delgado Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 23.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Delgado Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,198.
Is Delgado Community College public or private?
Delgado Community College is a public institution located in New Orleans, LA.
Is Delgado Community College an HBCU?
No. Delgado Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Delgado Community College a tribal college?
No. Delgado Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Delgado Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Delgado Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.4%).
Is Delgado Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Delgado Community 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
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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.