- Del Mar College is a comprehensive community college with two primary campuses located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Del Mar College is supported by local taxes, appropriations by the Texas Legislature, tuition and fees, and gifts and grants.
School Highlights
Del Mar College serves 10,256 students (16% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 10,256 students
- In-state tuition: $3,846
- Out-state tuition: $4,808
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Del Mar College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 411 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Del Mar College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
411 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Del Mar College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Del Mar College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,256 students
4,254 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
34:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
1,655 students
902 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
8,601 students
3,352 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
10,256 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,655 students
869 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,601 students
3,370 students
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
71%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
2%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
19%
25%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
16%
26%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$42,857
$42,382
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,846 is more than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,808 is less than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,846
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,808
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
88%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,250
$10,630
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Del Mar College, a comprehensive community college in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. The college offer more academic, occupational, technical and continuing education programs than any other college or university in the area. Each year, over 24,000 students enroll in one of our 150 different credit and noncredit programs. The college offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees in over 50 university transfer majors; Associate in Applied Science degrees, Enhanced Skills Certificates, and Certificates of Achievement in more than 80 occupational fields. The College offers special scheduling options including Rapid Track, weekend, videoconferencing, telecourses, short-semester, off-campus, and online courses. 330 students took telecourses in the Fall 2003 semester, and over 1,900 students took courses online. Over 180 students took Rapid Track courses in the first Fall Rapid Track session, and over 640 students took courses on weekends. Del Mar College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Certificates of Achievement and Associate degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Del Mar College cost?
Del Mar College's tuition is approximately $3,846 for In-State students and $4,808 for Out-State students.
What is Del Mar College's ranking?
Del Mar College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Largest student body, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Del Mar College located?
Del Mar College is located in the Central City neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX.
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