About Del Mar College

Founded in 1935, Del Mar College. is a college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 11,689 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Del Mar College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 320 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Del Mar College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,7% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Del Mar College.

4%
“We”re apathetic”
48%
“We know about current events and vote”
48%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
37%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
4%
“I only go out in groups”
19%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
78%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
7%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
42%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
30%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
26%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
59%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
11%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
41%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
4%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
4%
“We”re apathetic”
48%
“We know about current events and vote”
48%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
37%
“Sometimes, but not often”
44%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
15%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
4%
“I only go out in groups”
19%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
78%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
11%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
67%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
7%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
42%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
30%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
26%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
59%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
11%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
41%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
4%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    21 Students rated on-campus housing 1.8 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    17 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    29 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    29 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    30 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 57 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    30 Students rated school activities 3 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    29 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    30 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

Del Mar College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Del Mar College?

33 Students rated Del Mar College

Avalyn - 03/31/2023

I have been going to Del Mar College as a dual credit student for almost 4 years. The professors are very communicative and will work with you. I like that they're always available for any questions I may have, whether it be during office hours, through email, or canvas I am always able to get a response within a reasonable time.

joe - 04/28/2021

A school of information and changes the world.

Clarissa - 07/28/2020

It is a good school for other programs, but not the best in the Computer Science Department, except for about a few professors. There are always pros and cons when it comes to different people's opinions. For other people Del Mar College may be the the best college and while it may have its perks there are a few cons.

David - 06/14/2020

I believe that i will succeed in life and do great things thanks to Del-Mar. Del-Mar is very affordable as long as you apply for Fafsa and do scholarships and grants because those will help you in the long run. i am grateful that Del-Mar has given me the opportunity for a great Future.

Del Mar College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Del Mar College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Del Mar College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would probably tell myself not to stress as much. I am a HUGE stresser, and it seems to kill me whenever a lot of assignments are due at once, or finals are approaching. I would also tell myself not to quit my job (which I just quit). It was a good source of income for me, and since the computer I was using just broke, I am forced to come to the school library to do my work, which takes an hour to get here. This week and next week, I had and have so many assignments due, I literally came to the school every day this week, from the time I get out of class (11) until 5 p.m., just so I could get all this work done. College work is literally a wave: You see it, but you don't expect much to happen. Then when you are least expecting it, it knocks you back, and you either have to learn how to swim, or drown. I hate to say it that way, but that is how I literally feel.

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  3. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I mostly brag about how cool my teachers are. It's kind of funny, my English class has a lot of acting in it. For our final, we have to act out a Shakespeareian speech. I also like the fact that we have sororities and cool clubs like the Video Game, or Chess Club. I love being in my sorority, the only thing I hate is all the drama, which of course you are going to get when you throw a bunch of girls into the same room.

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I loved Del Mar. The Library was huge (four stories, plus another building on the other section of campus), and had everything I could have asked for, and compared to the school I am currently attending, which has a very small library (one story), it was very easy to park at and get around on.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Its not a four year college, so you can only get your associates. Which isn't bad, but for people who can't move out of the city to go to a college best suited for their degree its hard for them to further their education.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    I appreciate the fact the faculty are extremely helpful to you and are willing to work with you throughout your college years. Whenever you need help they are there.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Del Mar College consists of all types of people. There should not be racism in who is able to get into the college. Even though there are universities that have recommendations on how to get accepted into their schools, but if a student is determined to get an education of their choice at a highly excelled college, then they should be able to without any trouble. Del MAr College is not full of just one race/background, there is plenty of different types of people that attend Del Mar College.

    Read all 4 answers

  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The school is great. I don't really have anything. It depends on the day and time. If I had to pick on it would be the food, but that can be avoided.

    Read all 4 answers

  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Del Mar College is a school full of opportunities for everyone, if you just allow yourself to see what is offered.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for our tutorial centers. We have a big writing center, with appointments you can set up to help with any English assignments, or even essays for other classes you need help with. We also have a math learning center with people there to help. We even have a speech lab, which is what I'm most surprised about. The quality of the centers are great, and everyone seems to just want to help, I love it!

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before coming to Del Mar College, I wish I had known about online classes and about the helpful instructors and counselors. I just returned to Del Mar College in the Fall and I wish I had looked into going back years ago, when they started their online class program. I have a big family and online classes have made it possible for me to go back to school while also allowing me to continue with my role at home as a mom. I can give my all to my coureswork and to my family.

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  12. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are partners in my education.

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  13. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Del Mar College is a great school. I am full time student as well as a full time employee at my job. Del Mar instructors work with my schedule. Nothing bad to say.

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  14. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    The average Del Mar College student likes to party rather than do school work. The stereotype is not true. Padre Island Beach is close by but the average students does their homework first then hits the waves.

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  15. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I would not say that only certain people should attend because it is a community college and it offers a high quality of education at a reasonable price, however, the instruction is slightly mor difficult than normal.

    Read all 2 answers

  16. What are the academics like at your school?

    The academics are on par with other colleges that I have gone to. I recommend them for transfer students.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

11,689

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

97%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
66%
% White or Caucasian
25%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

68% of students attending Del Mar College receive some sort of financial aid. 57% were awarded federal grants. While 11% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$4,808

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,215

Books and Supplies

$5,994

Room and Board

12,017

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$4,972
$30 - $48K
$5,009
$48 - $75K
$7,901
$75 - $110K
$10,166
$110K & UP
$10,499

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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