Profile of Our Students

When Delta College opened its doors in September, 1961, there were 1,700 students, whereas in the Fall Semester of 2006 10,118 academic and skilled trades students were enrolled in courses and programs on the Campus and in neighborhood centers. Who are these students and why do they enroll at Delta? Actually, there is no Delta College student stereotype. Students differ considerably in their ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds and their educational goals. Most students (85.1%) reside in the tri-county district and more students are enrolled on a part-time basis than those attending full-time because most students are also working full or part-time. Some are rich, some are poor, most are neither, but approximately two-thirds of students enrolled for six or more academic credits receive some form of financial aid. Some have precise career plans while others want to explore before they decide; some are taking classes for personal enrichment reasons. What most have in common, though, is that they are seeking to learn and improve their lives. Over the years, students have been asked about their reasons for choosing and attending Delta and the five major reasons given have been: location of Delta (close to home and/or work); curriculum or programs offered; low costs; course work relevant to goals; quality of instruction.

The diversity of students at Delta College:

Figures based on Fall Semester 2005 (pertains only to students enrolled in academic courses).