School Highlights
Delta College serves 9,721 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 9,721 students
- In-state tuition: $4,847
- Out-state tuition: $8,963
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Delta College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 597 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Delta College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
597 staff
224 staff
Student Body
The student population of Delta College has grown by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Delta College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,721 students
2,154 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
2,370 students
878 students
# Part-Time Students
7,351 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
972 students
225 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,370 students
889 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,351 students
1,714 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
73%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1522%
0.2881%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2071%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,847 is less than the state average of $4,952. The in-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,963 is more than the state average of $6,896. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,847
$4,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,963
$6,896
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,296
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Delta College cost?
Delta College's tuition is approximately $4,847 for In-State students and $8,963 for Out-State students.
What is Delta College's ranking?
Delta College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Largest student body.
School Calendar
View the Delta College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Sesame Street: One World, One Sky Spring Break Planetarium Show
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Beyond the Sun Spring Break Planetarium Show
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Spring Break Planetarium Show
March 28, 2025 (Friday)
Cody Coyote's Adventure Spring Break Planetarium Show
April 02, 2025 (Wednesday)
3-2-1 Liftoff! Spring Break Planetarium Show
April 03, 2025 (Thursday)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Delta College is Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College (38.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
2274 Enterprise Dr
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 317-4760
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 317-4760
38.0 miles
| 131 students
Baker College of Owosso
Private, non-profit
1020 S. Washington Street
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-3350
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-3350
40.3 miles
| 2,512 students
Baker College
Private not-for-profit
1020 S Washington St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-3500
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-3500
42.3 miles
| 5,318 students
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Public
1375 S Clare Ave
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 386-6622
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 386-6622
48.5 miles
| 3,900 students
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