by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Del Mar College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Cost of attendance at Del Mar College came in between $12,022.00 ranging to $13,132.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
In-state residents qualified for the lower cost, with out-of-state students paying more: close to $12,022.00 in-state against $13,132.00 out of state.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $4,940.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $7,082.00 |
| Total cost | $12,022.00 |
| That is 38% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,022.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,496.00 |
| Net price | $2,526.00 |
| That is 87% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,022.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,354.00 |
| Net price | $1,668.00 |
| That is 91% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $6,050.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $7,082.00 |
| Total cost | $13,132.00 |
| That is 32% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,132.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,496.00 |
| Net price | $3,636.00 |
| That is 81% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $13,132.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,354.00 |
| Net price | $2,778.00 |
| That is 86% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by roughly 0.7% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Freshman year | $1,679.00 | $2,543.00 | $12,103.00 |
| Senior year | $1,713.00 | $2,594.00 | $12,348.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $6,785.00 | $10,275.00 | $48,900.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,585.00 | $3,914.00 | $18,629.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $78.00 | $118.00 | $563.00 |
| Total amount paid | $9,369.00 | $14,189.00 | $67,530.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Freshman year | $1,679.00 | $2,543.00 | $12,103.00 |
| Senior year | $1,690.00 | $2,560.00 | $12,184.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $3,370.00 | $5,103.00 | $24,287.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,284.00 | $1,944.00 | $9,252.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $39.00 | $59.00 | $279.00 |
| Total amount paid | $4,653.00 | $7,047.00 | $33,539.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Freshman year | $2,797.00 | $3,660.00 | $13,220.00 |
| Senior year | $2,853.00 | $3,735.00 | $13,488.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $11,300.00 | $14,790.00 | $53,415.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,305.00 | $5,634.00 | $20,349.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $130.00 | $170.00 | $615.00 |
| Total amount paid | $15,604.00 | $20,424.00 | $73,765.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Freshman year | $2,797.00 | $3,660.00 | $13,220.00 |
| Senior year | $2,815.00 | $3,685.00 | $13,309.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $5,612.00 | $7,345.00 | $26,529.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $2,138.00 | $2,798.00 | $10,107.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $65.00 | $85.00 | $305.00 |
| Total amount paid | $7,750.00 | $10,144.00 | $36,636.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $3,399.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $4,250.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $3,320.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $3,840.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,768.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,141.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,022.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Del Mar College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Del Mar College amounts to $3,500.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden category.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,364.00 |
| 25th | $1,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $3,500.00 |
| 75th | $5,250.00 |
| 90th | $8,750.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $3,709.00 |
| Middle income | $3,500.00 |
| High income | $3,500.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $209.00 more debt than high-income graduates.
Whether your parents attended college is associated with differences in median debt at graduation.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $3,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $3,936.00 |
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Del Mar College amounts to $84.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate tier for Del Mar College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 16.0% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at Del Mar College amount to $72,423,506.00 covering 13,131 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 147 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $1,106.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 3 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $438.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the college veterans page.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Del Mar College, consider the following:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.