Del Mar College — tuition $2,190 in-state, $3,300 out-of-state
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
A
87/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
C
46/100
Prestige
F
28/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
9,720
Total Enrollment
13%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,322
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Del Mar College ▼
42%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Del Mar College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$38,656
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,526
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$5,500
Median debt at graduation
11.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
33.5%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 14% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 39th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Del Mar College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Del Mar College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $156,208
Avg rent near campus: $1,306/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 78402 (18.3% cap, Corpus Christi)
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🏆 Where Del Mar College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~4,082 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person23%
Hybrid (Some Online)52%
Fully Online25%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)49%
25-64 (Adult)27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Del Mar College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Del Mar College?
Tuition at Del Mar College is
$2,190 for in-state students
and $3,300 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,322.
What is the graduation rate at Del Mar College?
The graduation rate at Del Mar College is 13%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Del Mar College a good school?
Del Mar College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Del Mar College?
Del Mar College has a total enrollment of 9,720 students.
Is there rental demand near Del Mar College?
Yes! Approximately 42% of students at Del Mar College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 4,082 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Corpus Christi area.
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