by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Del Mar College can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at DMC and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
$5,221.00 is the typical Del Mar College’s first year financial aid package. 76% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
Student debt really should be considered to be an added expense and not as “aid” or a “discount”. Find more about student loan debt at Del Mar College.
As well as scholarships, 67% of freshmen (355 total) obtained a federal grant, for about $5,101.00 a piece.
The stats and the chart following pertain to primarily grants from federal sources, plus some local and state grants.
67% of freshmen at Del Mar College (355 total) received a federal grant, averaging $5,101.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 43.16% | $6,151.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 11.41% | $5,146.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 7.22% | $4,206.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 1.71% | $1,167.00 |
| Income 110k + | 0.00% | $0.00 |
The table above shows students who are receiving Title IV aid, which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
76% of the 526 undergraduates at Del Mar College receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 390 students getting an average of $5,221.00 per person.The bulk of which are Pell Grants.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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