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Delta College

1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710

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Tel: (989) 686-9000

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School Highlights

Delta College serves 7,054 students (28% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 86%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 7,054 students
In-state tuition: $4,847
Out-state tuition: $8,963
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Delta College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 597 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Delta College

(MI) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

597 staff

224 staff

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Student Body

The student population of Delta College has declined by 9% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.

The Delta College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

7,054 students

2,074 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,971 students

726 students

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# Part-Time Students

5,083 students

1,348 students

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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Delta College.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

516 students

298 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,971 students

737 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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4 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

5,083 students

1,287 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

4 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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178 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

14%

% Hispanic

n/a

% Black

% White

14%

% Hawaiian

76%

56%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.41

0.64

This chart displays the diversity score of Delta College and the community college average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

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

0.1615%

0.2325%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.2287%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$32,100

$30,700

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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 24% 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 21% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,847

$4,952

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$8,963

$6,896

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

93%

89%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$11,000

$11,704

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,296

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

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98%

Source: 2023 (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

Fall 2024: Last Day of Semester

December 15, 2024 (Sunday)

Winter 2025: First Day of Semester

January 04, 2025 (Saturday)

Winter 2025: Spring Break

March 03, 2025 (Monday)

Winter 2025: Spring Break

March 03, 2025 (Monday)

Winter 2025: Spring Break

March 04, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 7,054 students
In-state tuition: $4,847
Out-state tuition: $8,963
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,952 per year for in-state students and $6,896 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,103 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Michigan is MIAT College of Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.