Overview
Del Mar College is a 2-year community college located in Corpus Christi, Texas. DMC provides associate degrees and professional certifications. Many students choose to study nursing, welding, or police and criminal science. Del Mar College is a designated military-friendly school.
Average Net Price:
$5,738
Campus Setting:
Major city
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $4,940 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $6,050 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1400 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
38%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,912
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,205
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,687
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
13%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3157
76%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,205
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$18,047,698
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
8%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,325
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$50
Students receiving federal loans
8%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,325
Average Other Loans Per Year
$2,440
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
691
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | June 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
9,725
Total Number of Undergrads
9,725
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
82
Faculty Overview
0
100
22%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
41
Countries Represented
30
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
50%
Student Organizations
25
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Vikings
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Club
4
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,000
Top 5 Cities
Corpus Christi
Houston
San Antonio
Austin
Dallas
Top 5 Employers
Del Mar College
Christus Spohn Health System
Driscoll Children's Hospital
City of Corpus Christi
CHRISTUS Health
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Sales
Administrative
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,500
Loan Default Rate
16%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$50
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Sayingthe paramedic program is top notch. and the nursing program for rn's is ranked top 5 in the u.s.
Joshua from Corpus Christi, TX
Del Mar is one of the best community colleges in the country. Most of the teachers will teach you every detail that you need to know; I've been going since summer 2010 and I've learned more than most people learn in their 4 years of college.
Karista from Corpus Christi, TX
It is probably one of the hardest community colleges out there, but it is a good college.
Kels from Robstown, TX
As the largest institution of higher education in South Texas for over 75 years, Del Mar College offers a unique blend of academic programs to meet a broad range of career goals and educational aspirations.
Rachel from Corpus Christi, TX
There are very small class sizes. Great for starting off your college life. Very friendly professors!
Sarah from Corpus Christi, TX
It is a good college, the teachers are considerate and easy to work with, although they try to be very thorough they care and help, and the college works well with it's students, I have been Blessed to been able to go.
Joyce from Corpus Christi, TX
Delmar is a wonderful school! Everyone is friendly and the campus is close to great places to eat. The campus is beautiful and full of diversity.
Kayla from Corpus Christi, TX
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