Del Mar College: Review & Facts

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Del Mar College is a large two-year, public school with 9,725 students enrolled. This college was established in 1935 and is one of the 5 schools and colleges located in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Academic Offerings

Del Mar College will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
89
Del Mar College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 89 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, General Studies, Management, Business, and Laboratory Assistance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Del Mar College is low at 50% (way below Texas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
50%
Bad
The graduation rate at Del Mar College is very low - 12%. About 11% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Del Mar College is good -- 11:1. Read more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very low - about $3,300 a year. The additional fees at Del Mar College beyond tuition are nearly $2,800, which totals $6,100 per year.

Read the details about Del Mar College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Del Mar College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (361) 698-1200 or check Del Mar College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
DMC offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Del Mar College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at Del Mar College.

Army ROTC programs are available at DMC. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Del Mar College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Del Mar College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Del Mar College
101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, Texas
78404-3897, USA
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