Delgado Community College
Delgado Community College (DCC) is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. DCC operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. The school was established back in 1921 and it actually has several different campuses throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area. It serves somewhere around 19,000 students currently and gives all of them a stellar academic experience. This is a generally large community college that offers more than 100 degree programs and technical certificates. There are many options for students when attending this school, too. Students can take advantage of night classes, online classes, and hybrid enrollment which offers a partially-online schooling experience.
The DCC nursing program is a very crucial part of this school. Many students flock to DCC each year in hopes of becoming a part of this program. Students will be able to pursue the practical nursing program or the registered nursing program. This school nursing program is designed to prepare students of varied backgrounds to become excellent nurses. DCC offers students a learning-centered environment where students can truly excel. The clinical portion of the program takes place at various clinical agencies throughout the southeast portion of Louisiana.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students14,239 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate44% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 26 | 193 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 49 |
| Certificate | 0 | 25 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 93 miles radius of Delgado Community College
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Nunez Community College
9 miles away |
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Fletcher Technical Community College
47 miles away |
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River Parishes Community College
51 miles away |
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Ascension College
52 miles away |
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Pearl River Community College
68 miles away |
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South Central Louisiana Technical College
69 miles away |
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Baton Rouge Community College
69 miles away |
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Capital Area Technical College
71 miles away |
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
79 miles away |
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Southwest Mississippi Community College
93 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1971 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 04/01/1996 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $139/credit | |
| In State Students | $139/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $318/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,255 | $6,255 | $14,310 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,730 | $9,730 | $22,260 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,375 | $17,375 | $39,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 86% of Delgado Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 75% | $4,447 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $411 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 20% | $1,505 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | $275 |
| Federal Student Loans | 47% | $5,391 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$8,577
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,793 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,269 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,055 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,168 |
| Over $110,000$13,168 |
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Student Population
14,239
Undergrads
0
Graduates
9,687
Women
4,552
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Black/African American |
48% |
|
White |
31% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.
