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: $133 per contact hour
In-State: $224 per contact hour
Out-of-State/Foreign: $235 per contact hour

Tuition is the lowest within 75 miles.

Transfer

Students planning to transfer: 35%
Students who transfer: 1961 last year

Top 10 transfer institutions:
Saginaw Valley State University
Central Michigan University
Northwood University
Michigan State University
Ferris State University
Grand Valley State University
University of Michigan
University of Michigan–Flint
Michigan Technological University
Western Michigan University

Financial Aid

Total aid awarded: Over $23 million
Students receiving aid: 56%
Frontliners and Reconnect: 2,332 students
Scholarships: $936,500

820 students were awarded a Delta College Foundation scholarship.

2023 Graduates

Associate: 907
Certificate: 271

Areas of Study

Certificate and degree programs: 139
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 with 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: 9.9%
Asian: 1.0%
Caucasian: 72.8%
Hispanic: 8.6%
Multi-racial: 3.9%
Native American: 0.3%
Other: 3.5%

Enrollment Status

Full-time: 29%
Part-time: 71%
Average Student Age: 24
Veterans Using G.I. Bill® Benefits: 456
Dual Enrolled Students: 1,426

County of Residence

Here’s where our students live: 
Bay: 24%
Midland: 17%
Saginaw: 42%
Tuscola: 5%
Huron: 2%
Other: 10%

1 in 3 local high school students chose Delta. 

Other notable numbers

Student to professor ratio: 15:1
Honors students: 222
Student clubs: 50+
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 recently unveiled a $2.8 million renovation of public media and academic lab facilities.

Recently Announced

Computer science wing renovation with a projected cost of $5.7 million. This will support the semiconductor, cybersecurity, networking and other computer science related programs.

Community

Partnerships and Impact

1 in 8 people in our community age 17–70 has taken a class at Delta.
80% of graduates from the last five years live in the tri-counties. 97% live in Michigan.
700+ advisory board members help keep programs relevant.

Workforce Strategies

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 also offers Possible Dream graduates scholarships to attend Delta College; 15 were given for 2023-24.

STEM Explorer mobile lab had 1,980 student interactions last year and participated in several community events.

Convenience

Accessible education is important. Delta has three off-campus downtown centers in Bay City, Midland and Saginaw, where nearly 1,300 students attend each semester.

Arts, Culture and Enrichment

The Delta College Planetarium provides ongoing educational programming for K-12 students and shows for the general public to explore the wonders of the universe. Since opening in 1997, over 500,000 people have visited and enjoyed shows in the dome theatre.

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 748 faculty and staff members, Delta is of of the largest employers 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 $33.7 million.

Delta College is one of the top fundraising community colleges in Michigan and nationally. 

General fund budget

2023-24: $74.9 million

Delta College budgets conservatively, saves before building, and has no outstanding bonds or debt.

National Affiliations
Achieving the Dream - Leader College

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.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.