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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 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 Stats (2025)

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:

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

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

597 staff

224 staff

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Student Body

The student population of Delta College has grown by 24% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 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 14% over five years.

Total Enrollment

9,721 students

2,154 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

19:1

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# Full-Time Students

2,370 students

878 students

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# Part-Time Students

7,351 students

1,714 students

This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Delta College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Michigan by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

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

This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Michigan.

# Enrollment Undergraduate

972 students

225 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

2,370 students

889 students

This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Delta College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Michigan by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

4 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

7,351 students

1,714 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

4 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

178 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

10%

16%

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% White

73%

60%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.45

0.60

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)

0.1522%

0.2881%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Delta College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Michigan by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

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

n/a

0.2071%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$32,100

$30,700

This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Delta College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Michigan by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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 27% 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 24% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,847

$4,952

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$8,963

$6,896

This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Delta College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Michigan by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

93%

89%

This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Delta College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Median Debt for Graduates

$11,000

$11,704

This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Delta College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,296

$5,500

This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Delta College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Acceptance Rate

n/a

98%

Source: 2024 (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

Winter 2025: Spring Break

March 03, 2025 (Monday)

Winter 2025: Spring Break

March 03, 2025 (Monday)

Winter 2025: Spring Break

March 04, 2025 (Tuesday)

Winter 2025: Spring Break

March 04, 2025 (Tuesday)

Winter 2025: Spring Break

March 05, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

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 $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 88%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a of 0.60, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Michigan is MIAT College of Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.