Del Mar College

Del Mar College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Corpus Christi, Texas. Del Mar College was founded in 1935 and now enrolls around 11,833 students a year, including 11,833 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Del Mar College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Del Mar College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Del Mar College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Del Mar College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Del Mar College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Del Mar College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Del Mar College on the Student Life page.

2021 Del Mar College Facts At-A-Glance
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Is Del Mar College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Del Mar College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Del Mar College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Del Mar College, around 56% are still enrolled their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Del Mar College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Del Mar College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. The school spends $3,578 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Del Mar College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Del Mar College meets 37% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Del Mar College full-time are awarded $5,159 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Del Mar College. Based on this information, how does Del Mar College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Del Mar College a good school for you?

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Where is Del Mar College?

Del Mar College is located in the urban setting of Corpus Christi, Texas.

If you want to see Del Mar College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 37 to Corpus Christi, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Corpus Christi International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Del Mar College and Corpus Christi are like without leaving home.

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