Delta College

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

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 Facts (2026)

  • 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 39% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 31:1 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 48% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,721 students
3,006 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
2,370 students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
7,351 students
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
972 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,370 students
965 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,351 students
2,448 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
188 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)
15%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
20%
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 $5,506. 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 $7,381. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,847
$5,506
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,963
$7,381
Tuition Notes
Less than half the cost of a public university
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,296
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (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
Winter 2026: Spring Break
March 02, 2026 (Monday)
Winter 2026: Spring Break
March 03, 2026 (Tuesday)
Winter 2026: Spring Break
March 04, 2026 (Wednesday)
Winter 2026: Spring Break
March 05, 2026 (Thursday)
Winter 2026: Spring Break
March 06, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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)

Did You Know?

For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,506 per year for in-state students and $7,381 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $8,280 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 71%. 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 MIAT College of Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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