Del Mar College (224350)

www.delmar.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,190

2.82% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,322

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.147%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

9,720

16.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

12.8%

64 Graduates

About

Del Mar College (224350) is a higher education institution located in Nueces County, TX. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Del Mar College (224350) were Registered Nursing (213 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (128 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (120 degrees).

In 2023, 1,708 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Del Mar College (224350). 54.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,239 degrees), 3.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (322 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Del Mar College (224350) is $2,190, which is $−6,063 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Del Mar College (224350) was 0.147%, corresponding to 1 out of the 682 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Del Mar College (224350) is $2,190, which is $6,063 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,322.

In 2023, 44% of undergraduate students attending Del Mar College (224350) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,190

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Del Mar College (224350) was $2,190. The cost of tuition at Del Mar College (224350) is $−6,063 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Del Mar College (224350) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,322

2023 Value

28.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Del Mar College (224350) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,322. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Del Mar College (224350) grew by 28.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Del Mar College (224350) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,950

Room and Board

$1,260

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Del Mar College (224350) was of $6,950 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,260. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Del Mar College (224350) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Del Mar College (224350) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 17% with respect to 2022, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Del Mar College (224350) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.147%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Del Mar College (224350) was 0.147%, which represents 1 out of the 682 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Del Mar College (224350) had a total enrollment of 9,720 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Del Mar College (224350) is 1,573 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,147. This means that 16.2% of students enrolled at Del Mar College (224350) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Del Mar College (224350), both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% White, 2.35% Asian, 1.98% Black or African American, 0.689% Two or More Races, 0.257% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0926% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Del Mar College (224350) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (38.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (33%) and White Female (11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

16.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Del Mar College (224350) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,720 students. The full-time enrollment at Del Mar College (224350) is 1,573 and the part-time enrollment is 8,147. This means that 16.2% of students enrolled at Del Mar College (224350) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Del Mar College (224350) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
6,913 enrolled students
White
1,835 enrolled students
Asian
228 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Del Mar College (224350) is 71.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% White, 2.35% Asian, 1.98% Black or African American, 0.689% Two or More Races, 0.257% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0926% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 139 students (1.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 158 more women than men received degrees from Del Mar College (224350). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Del Mar College (224350) is hispanic or latino (1,239 degrees awarded). There were 3.85 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (322 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Del Mar College (224350) is Registered Nursing (213 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (128 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (120 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Del Mar College (224350), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (107 degrees awarded), Precision Production (159 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (154 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Del Mar College (224350) are Police officers (133,345 people), Other managers (83,907 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (57,836 people), Software developers (42,329 people), and Social workers, all other (32,361 people).

The most specialized majors at Del Mar College (224350) in 2023 are Science Technologies (107 degrees awarded), Precision Production (159 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (154 degrees), Protective Services (112 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (63 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Del Mar College (224350) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Del Mar College (224350) are Science Technologies (107 degrees awarded), Precision Production (159 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (154 degrees), Protective Services (112 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (63 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Del Mar College (224350) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Del Mar College (224350).

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
213 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
128 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
120 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Del Mar College (224350) was Registered Nursing with 213 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Del Mar College (224350) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

775

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

933

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 775 degrees were awarded to men at Del Mar College (224350), which is 0.831 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (933).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Del Mar College (224350) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 134 degrees were awarded to men at Del Mar College (224350) in Welding Technology, which is 6.38 times more than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 192 degrees were awarded to men at Del Mar College (224350) in Registered Nursing, which is 5.49 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 4% of students graduating from Del Mar College (224350) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (33.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Del Mar College (224350) is Male and Two or More Races (33.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.56% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,239 degrees awarded
White
322 degrees awarded
Asian
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Del Mar College (224350) is hispanic or latino (1,239 degrees awarded). There were 3.85 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (322 degrees).

1.23% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
690 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
549 degrees awarded
White Male
166 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Del Mar College (224350) is hispanic or latino female (690 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (549 degrees).

Operations

Del Mar College (224350) has an endowment valued at nearly $31.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.91M (15.6%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Del Mar College (224350) had a total salary expenditure of 148M. Del Mar College (224350) employs 98 Professors, 87 Instructors and 69 Assistant professors. Most academics at Del Mar College (224350) are Male Professor (60), Male Instructor (55), and Female Professor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Del Mar College (224350) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 131 employees, Management, with 101 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 50 employees.

Endowment

$31.6M

2023 Endowment

9.21%

growth from 2022

Del Mar College (224350) has an endowment valued at about $31.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Del Mar College (224350) grew 9.21% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.8M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Del Mar College (224350) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.8M - Federal
$2.69M - State
$999k - Local

As of 2023, Del Mar College (224350) received $4.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.69M from state grants and contracts, and $999k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$66M

2023 Salaries

3.06%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Del Mar College (224350) paid a median of $66M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($148M) and a 3.06% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.56% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.88% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$23.5M

Instructional Salaries

328

Number of Employees

In 2023, Del Mar College (224350) paid a total of $23.5M to 328 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

98 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

131 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Del Mar College (224350) were Professor with 98 employees, Instructor with 87 employees, and Assistant professor with 69 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Del Mar College (224350) were Office and Administrative Support with 131 employees, Management with 101 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 50 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Instructor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Del Mar College (224350) was Male Professor with 60 employees, Male Instructor with 55 employees, and Female Professor with 38 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Del Mar College (224350).

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