School Highlights
Delgado Community College serves 12,139 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 89%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 12,139 students
- In-state tuition: $3,302
- Out-state tuition: $6,993
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Delgado Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 898 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Delgado Community College
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
898 staff
37 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Delgado Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Delgado Community College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,139 students
672 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
4,002 students
279 students
# Part-Time Students
8,137 students
393 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
926 students
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,002 students
270 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
17 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,137 students
1,026 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
45%
32%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
11%
10%
% White
5%
11%
% Hawaiian
31%
33%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.155%
0.469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2709%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$28,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,302 is more than the state average of $2,971. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,993 is more than the state average of $6,004. The out-state tuition has grown by 71% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,302
$2,971
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,993
$6,004
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,437
$12,567
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,776
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Founded in 1921, Delgado is Louisiana's oldest and largest community college and serves students throughout a five parish region. Now more than ever Delgado plays an important role by providing skilled workers who will assist greatly in the recovery of our region. Our graduates are quickly hired into great jobs in health care, business, hospitality, culinary, early childhood education, funeral service, and others. From its original location on City Park Avenue, in the heart of New Orleans, the Delgado Community College has expanded to numerous sites, including the West Bank Campus, the Northshore, Slidell, and the historic Charity School of Nursing. You can get on the fast track for a good paying job in a little as two years with an associate degree or certificate from one of Delgado's more than 70 different programs of study in technology, health sciences, business, arts and humanities, sciences and math. The City Park Campus is centrally located on City Park Avenue and serves the urban area of the city of New Orleans. This campus is the original site of Delgado Community College and remains the largest campus with more than 60 academic programs. Prior to Hurricane Katrina (August 29, 2005) the City Park Campus served approximately 10,000 students. Flooding and wind from the hurricane damaged approximately 70% of the facilities on the campus. Lack of facilities, displaced faculty, staff and students, as well as the devastation suffered throughout the greater New Orleans community forced the college to suspend the fall 2005 semester at this and all other locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Delgado Community College cost?
Delgado Community College's tuition is approximately $3,302 for In-State students and $6,993 for Out-State students.
What sports does Delgado Community College offer?
Delgado Community College offers 2 interscholastic sports: Baseball and Basketball.
What is Delgado Community College's ranking?
Delgado Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Delgado Community College located?
Delgado Community College is located in the Navarre neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
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