Looking for the nitty gritty on Delta? Here are the nuts and bolts and all things facts and figures.
ACADEMICS
Tuition, financial aid, degrees and graduates
Tuition per Credit Hour
In-District: $121 per contact hour
In-State: $205 per contact hour
Out-of-State/Foreign: $214 per contact hour
Tuition is the lowest within 75 miles.
Transfer
Students planning to transfer: 35%
Students who transfer: 915 last year
Top 10 transfer institutions:
Northwood University
Central Michigan University
Saginaw Valley State University
Ferris State University
Grand Valley State University
University of Michigan
Michigan State University
University of Michigan–Flint
Michigan Technological University
Lansing Community College
Financial Aid
Total aid awarded: $23 million
Students receiving aid: 56%
Frontliners and Reconnect: 2,332 students
Scholarships: $781,670
690 students were awarded a Delta College Foundation scholarship last year.
2021 Graduates
Associate: 875
Certificate: 93
Areas of Study
Certificate and degree programs: 141
Pre-approved transfer programs: 180
Delta has dozens of pathways established for smooth transfer to a student's university and program of choice.
Faculty
Professors who have a master’s degree or higher: 92%
STUDENTS
Enrollment, Characteristics
Annual Enrollment
Credit-Seeking Students: 9,360
Delta is the 9th largest of Michigan’s 28 community colleges in student headcount.
Student Characteristics (Fall 2022)
Race
African-American: 9.2%
Asian: 1.1%
Caucasian: 74.2%
Hispanic: 8.2%
Multi-racial: 3.4%
Native American: 0.3%
Other: 3.6%
Enrollment Status
Full-time: 29%
Part-time: 71%
Average Student Age: 25
Veterans Using G.I. Bill Benefits: 271
Dual Enrolled Students: 1,175
County of Residence
Here’s where our students live:
Bay: 24%
Midland: 16%
Saginaw: 42%
Tuscola: 5%
Huron: 3%
Other: 11%
1 in 3 local high school students chose Delta.
Other notable numbers
Student to professor ratio: 14:1
Honors students: 364
Student clubs: 40
NJCAA athletic teams: 7
Facilities
State-of-the-art facilities
At Delta, students use the latest technology so they can graduate ready to hit the ground running. In 2022, Delta unveiled a $2.8 million renovation of public media and academic lab facilities.
Sustainability
From sustainability-related courses to LEED certification building standards, Delta continues to push the boundaries of sustainability in practice for higher education.
Community
Partnerships and Impact
1 in 8 people in our community age 17–70 has taken a class at Delta.
83% of graduates from the last five years live in the tri-counties. 98% live in Michigan.
700+ advisory board members help keep programs relevant.
STEM Explorer mobile lab had 1,980 student interactions last year and participated in 240 community events.
Workforce Training
Delta College supports the regions workforce by delivering non-credit training for businesses of all sizes. From two-hour classes to 13-week certificate programs, Delta training provides a highly skilled labor force.
Youth
The Delta College Possible Dream Program encourages youth to stay in school and attend college. It’s been a success! 78% have continued their education. The program recently expanded to offer Dream graduates scholarships to attend Delta College; 13 were given for 2022-23.
Since 1997, nearly 1/2 million people have learned about space at the Delta College Planetarium.
Convenience
Accessible education is important. Delta has three off-campus downtown centers in Bay City, Midland and Saginaw, where nearly1,000 students attend each semester.
Arts, Culture and Enrichment
Through the President’s Speaker Series and Student Engagement, Delta brings nationally renowned speakers to benefit the campus and the community.
Delta College Public Media (WDCQ-TV and WUCX-FM 90.1) is an essential part of the educational mission of the college, providing informational and learning programs to 1.4 million viewers and listeners each year.
The Delta College Sculpture Walk is a free, outdoor exhibit featuring 25 works of art available 365 days a year.
Operations
History
Opened in 1961.
Service area
Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties.
Accreditation
Delta College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
President
Dr. Michael Gavin
Employees
With 812 faculty and staff members, Delta is the 4th largest employer in Bay County.
Board of Trustees
Bay County
Barb M. Handley-Miller
Diane M. Middleton, '88
Michael D. Rowley, ‘90
Midland County
Wm. Michael Wood
Stacey L. Gannon (Vice-Chair), '20
Michael P. Nash, '14
Saginaw County
Arshen R. Baldwin
Alex S. Clark
Marcia L. Thomas (Chair)
Foundation endowment
Thanks to alumni donations, grants and contributions from businesses and individuals, Delta has a strong community college endowment of over $28 million.
Delta College is one of the top fundraising community colleges in Michigan and nationally.
General fund budget
2022-23: $71.1 million
Delta College budgets conservatively, saves before building, and has no outstanding bonds or debt.
The League for Innovation in the Community College (League) is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate innovation in the community college environment. Delta College’s President Emeritus Don Carlyon was one of its founding members in 1968 and President Dr. Michael Gavin remains on its Board today.
