Delta College

1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Delta College is a public community college in University Center, Michigan.

School Highlights

Delta College serves 8,397 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 8,397 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,847
  • Out-state tuition: $8,963
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 28%
  • 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 268 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Delta College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Campus Size
640 acres
Total Faculty
268 staff
70 staff
School Motto
The Delta Way

Student Body

The student population of Delta College has grown by 20% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Delta College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 51% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,397 students
2,473 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
2,437 students
889 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
5,960 students
1,584 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,397 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,437 students
961 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,960 students
1,658 students
% Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
8%
7%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
11%
16%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
72%
60%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.60

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15%
31%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$30,600

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,847 is less than the state average of $4,930. The in-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,963 is more than the state average of $6,838. The out-state tuition has grown by 26% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,847
$4,930

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,963
$6,838
Tuition Notes
Less than half the cost of a public university
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
89%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,915

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,296
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Katy Wernecke, President's List (4.0), Welding Engineering Technology -

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.
Who are famous alumni from Delta College?
Delta College famous alumni include: Katy Wernecke, President's List (4.0), Welding Engineering Technology.
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
Fall 2026: Last Day of Semester
December 20, 2026 (Sunday)
Winter 2027: First Day of Semester
January 09, 2027 (Saturday)
Winter 2027: Spring Break
March 01, 2027 (Monday)
Winter 2027: Spring Break
March 02, 2027 (Tuesday)
Winter 2027: Spring Break
March 03, 2027 (Wednesday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 8,397 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,847
  • Out-state tuition: $8,963
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 28%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,930 per year for in-state students and $6,838 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $9,806 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Michigan is Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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