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Del Mar College

Corpus Christi, TX · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Del Mar College

Del Mar College (DMC) is a public community college in Corpus Christi, Texas. Founded in 1935, DMC encompasses three primary campuses and one campus annex. As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of DMC is the following: all of Aransas, Kenedy, Nueces, and San Patricio counties, the Calallen, Corpus Christi, Flour Bluff, Tuloso-Midway, and West Oso school districts, and any area located outside those districts that is within the municipality of Corpus Christi, and the Riviera Independent School District. Del Mar College was originally called Corpus Christi Junior College (CCJC) until taking on its current name in 1948.

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Open

Acceptance

$3,399

Net price

9,501

Enrollment

11%

Grad rate

Report Card

D

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,399

Average net price

$3,440

In-state tuition

$6,050

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,600

Books & supplies

$12,895

Total cost of attendance

33%

Students receiving Pell grants

5%

Students with federal loans

$5,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$2,541
$30–48K
$2,500
$48–75K
$5,823
$75–110K
$7,947
$110K+
$12,845

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$38,656

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$32,526

Median earnings (6 yrs)

11%

Graduation rate

Retention rate

64%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,304

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

9,501

Total enrollment

84%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

50%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women
43% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
72%
White
18%
Asian
2%
Black
2%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Del Mar College FAQ

Is Del Mar College a public or private school?

Del Mar College is a public institution located in Corpus Christi, TX.

What is the acceptance rate at Del Mar College?

Del Mar College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Del Mar College cost?

The average annual net price at Del Mar College is $3,399 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,440 in-state and $6,050 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Del Mar College?

About 11% of students at Del Mar College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Del Mar College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Del Mar College students earn a median of $38,656 per year.

How many students attend Del Mar College?

Del Mar College enrolls about 9,501 students.

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