Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,440 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,050 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $12,022 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $4,250 | State avg: $17,343. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 33.23% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 5.33% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Del Mar College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$6,050
Books and supplies
$1,400
Fees and remainder
$4,572
Sticker price
$12,022
Average net price
$4,250
Average aid coverage
65%
$7,772 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Del Mar College pays approximately $4,250 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Texas average of $17,343 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Del Mar College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Texas and national averages.
Del Mar College net price
$4,250
Texas average
$17,343
National average
$17,506
Del Mar College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $6,050 and average net price at $4,250. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$6,050
Current net price
$4,250
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
12.80%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$38,656
Undergraduates
9,038
10-Year Median Earnings - Del Mar College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Del Mar College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Del Mar College?
Undergraduates
9,038
Completion rate
12.80%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
33.23%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
5.33%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 33.23% of Del Mar College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 5.33% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Del Mar College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Del Mar College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Del Mar College is listed at 101 Baldwin Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Del Mar College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar College | Not available | $6,050 | $4,250 | $38,656 |
| West Coast University-Texas | Not available | $16,715 | $25,957 | $102,672 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $93,615 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Not available | Not available | Not available | $92,961 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas | 95.65% | $19,686 | $32,247 | $92,405 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Del Mar College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Del Mar College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Del Mar College tuition?
Del Mar College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $6,050.
What is Del Mar College's average net price?
Del Mar College's average net price in the local dataset is $4,250.
What is Del Mar College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,656 for Del Mar College.
Is Del Mar College accredited?
Del Mar College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Del Mar College?
The local dataset lists 9,038 undergraduate students at Del Mar College.
What percentage of Del Mar College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Del Mar College in the local dataset is 33.23%.
What is the federal loan rate at Del Mar College?
The federal loan rate for Del Mar College in the local dataset is 5.33%.
Where should I verify Del Mar College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Del Mar College or the latest official federal education data.