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Delgado Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 49%
On-time graduation rate 16%

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Delgado is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Delgado Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Delgado Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Delgado is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Louisiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Delgado is 49% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Delgado do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,976

Cost of attendance at Delgado Community College in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $8,756
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,976

Cost of attendance at Delgado Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $18,188
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Delgado Community College received on average $6,864 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,864
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 766 73% $6,059 $4,641,326
Other Federal Grant 919 88% $5,685 $5,224,675
State Grant/Scholarships 619 59% $1,365 $844,704
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 332 32% $719 $238,570
Total Grant & Scholarships 919 88% $6,864 $6,307,949

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Delgado Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Delgado Community College students is 15.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 13.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.3%.

15.5%

  • asian 24.5% 12 students
  • African American 10.2% 63 students
  • white 24.4% 75 students
  • unknown 11.1% 2 students
  • hawaiian 6.2% 2 students
  • hispanic 16.8% 25 students
  • International Students 25.0% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 18.5% 10 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Delgado Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Delgado Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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