Del Mar College

Del Mar College Overview

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 per year year, including 11,833 undergraduate students.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is June 1.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Del Mar College!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Del Mar College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and 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.

Del Mar College does not have any greek life opportunties.

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.

2022 Del Mar College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$3,320
Out-of-State	$4,820
Percent of Need Met	37.5%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$6,878.68

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Is Del Mar College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer idea of what Del Mar College offers and if it seems like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Del Mar College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It guages how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 56% of students who start at Del Mar College come back the next 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 Outcomes for Del Mar College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Del Mar College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Del Mar College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

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.

For more information about Del Mar College's endowment, check with the school directly. 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 37.5% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $6,878.68 a year.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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, is Del Mar College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Del Mar College a good school for you?

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Where is Del Mar College Located?

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

If you would like 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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