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Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 53%
On-time graduation rate 13%

Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, Del Mar is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Del Mar College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Del Mar College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Del Mar emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Del Mar is reported to be 13%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Del Mar is 53% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Del Mar do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,820

Cost of attendance at Del Mar College in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,930

Cost of attendance at Del Mar College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 70 of freshman students at Del Mar College received on average $5,911 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,911
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 134 57% $5,987 $802,267
Other Federal Grant 143 61% $5,792 $828,235
State Grant/Scholarships 16 7% $2,949 $47,190
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 55 24% $1,602 $88,118
Total Grant & Scholarships 163 70% $5,911 $963,543

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Del Mar College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Del Mar College students is 13.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 9.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.2%.

13.2%

  • white 11.6% 14 students
  • hispanic 14.0% 45 students
  • International Students 18.5% 5 students

Service Offerings

Del Mar College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Del Mar College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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