Delta College

1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710
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Tel: (989) 686-9000
www.delta.edu
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School Highlights

Delta College serves 8,080 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 34%.

Top Rankings

Delta College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Michigan for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 319 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Delta College(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty319 staff103 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Delta College has declined by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Delta College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 36% over five years.
Total Enrollment8,080 students3,250 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio25:130:1
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# Full-Time Students2,848 students1,336 students
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# Part-Time Students5,232 students1,914 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
7%
5%
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% Black
7%
15%
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% White
76%
66%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
3%
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% Unknown races
5%
5%
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Diversity Score0.410.53
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College Completion Rate
14%
16%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$32,100$30,600
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,847 is less than the state average of $4,903. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,963 is more than the state average of $6,831. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,847$4,903
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,963$6,831
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid76%88%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,956$11,698
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,884$5,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Delta College is Mott Community College (39.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Mott Community College
    Public
    7,715 students | 39.90 Mi1401 E Court St
    Flint, MI 48503
    (810) 762-0200     39.907,715
  • Baker College of Owosso
    Private, non-profit
    2,512 students | 40.30 Mi1020 S. Washington Street
    Owosso, MI 48867
    (989) 729-3350     40.302,512
  • Baker College
    Private not-for-profit
    9,332 students | 42.30 Mi1050 West Bristol Road
    Flint, MI 48507
    (810) 766-4000     42.309,332
  • Mid Michigan College
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    Harrison, MI 48625
    (989) 386-6622     48.503,802
  • Lansing Community College
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    Lansing, MI 48901
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 8,080 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,847
  • Out-state tuition: $8,963
  • Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
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For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,903 per year for in-state students and $6,831 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,115 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.53, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Michigan is Henry Ford College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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