Del Mar College
Del Mar College (DMC) is located in Corpus Christi, Texas. DMC was established back in 1935 and it serves over 12,000 students. There are a large number of associate’s degree programs and there are also many certificate program options. Students are able to take advantage of the various transfer programs at this school in order to continue their educational pursuits at four-year universities. With more than 50 university transfer majors, this school is a very practical choice for those who are just starting their college lives. DMC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The DMC nursing program offers the traditional associate’s degree in nursing path or the vocational nursing path. There will also be options for LVN-to-RN transition track programs. Students of this nursing school will be able to enjoy a pathway to a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing as well. DMC has various transfer partnerships that make it easy to transfer to a BSN program. The nursing program at DMC is approved by the Texas State Board of Nursing. The associate’s degree in nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students11,476 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate63% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 0 | 4 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 8 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1946 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1970 - 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 | $61/credit | |
In State Students | $61/credit | |
Out of State Students | $98/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 | $2,745 | $2,745 | $4,410 |
ADN | 70 | $4,270 | $4,270 | $6,860 |
BSN | 125 | $7,625 | $7,625 | $12,250 |
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, 72% of Del Mar 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 | 60% | $4,855 |
Other Federal Grant | -- | $600 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $2,138 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $1,251 |
Federal Student Loans | 16% | $3,076 |
Private Loans | 1% | $6,527 |
$5,365
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$4,428 |
$30,001 to $48,000$5,260 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,194 |
$75,001 to $110,000$9,899 |
Over $110,000$10,348 |
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Student Population
11,476
Undergrads
0
Graduates
6,515
Women
4,961
Men
23%
Full-time
77%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
67% |
White |
25% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.