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Delta College

University Center, MI 2 year Public
Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 16%

Located in University Center, Michigan, Delta College 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 Delta 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.

Delta College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Delta College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Delta College is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Delta College is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Delta College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,860

Cost of attendance at Delta College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,100

Cost of attendance at Delta 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.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Delta College received on average $5,229 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.

$5,229
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 368 46% $6,261 $2,303,869
Other Federal Grant 734 92% $3,984 $2,924,620
State Grant/Scholarships 247 31% $3,234 $798,734
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 95 12% $1,651 $156,883
Total Grant & Scholarships 742 93% $5,229 $3,880,237

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Delta 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 Delta College students is 16.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 15.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.4%.

16.1%

  • African American 9.1% 5 students
  • white 17.2% 121 students
  • unknown 12.1% 4 students
  • hispanic 14.9% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 14.7% 5 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Delta College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Delta 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

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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