- Del Mar College is a comprehensive community college with two primary campuses located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Del Mar College is supported by local taxes, appropriations by the Texas Legislature, tuition and fees, and gifts and grants.
School Highlights
Del Mar College serves 13,384 students (20% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 13,384 students
- In-state tuition: $3,846
- Out-state tuition: $4,808
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Del Mar College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 953 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Del Mar College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
953 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Del Mar College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Del Mar College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,384 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
2,638 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
10,746 students
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
133 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,638 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,746 students
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
71%
46%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
20%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.1619%
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,600
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,846 is more than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,808 is less than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,846
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,808
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,250
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Del Mar College, a comprehensive community college in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. The college offer more academic, occupational, technical and continuing education programs than any other college or university in the area. Each year, over 24,000 students enroll in one of our 150 different credit and noncredit programs. The college offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees in over 50 university transfer majors; Associate in Applied Science degrees, Enhanced Skills Certificates, and Certificates of Achievement in more than 80 occupational fields. The College offers special scheduling options including Rapid Track, weekend, videoconferencing, telecourses, short-semester, off-campus, and online courses. 330 students took telecourses in the Fall 2003 semester, and over 1,900 students took courses online. Over 180 students took Rapid Track courses in the first Fall Rapid Track session, and over 640 students took courses on weekends. Del Mar College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Certificates of Achievement and Associate degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Del Mar College cost?
Del Mar College's tuition is approximately $3,846 for In-State students and $4,808 for Out-State students.
What is Del Mar College's ranking?
Del Mar College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Largest student body, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Del Mar College located?
Del Mar College is located in the Central City neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX.
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