by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Del Mar College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $75 for every credit hour. For out-of-state students the figure is $112 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $75 | $112 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Del Mar College follow below.
The fees portion of those annual totals amounted to $2,750 in-state and $2,750 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,190 | $3,300 |
| Fees | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Total | $4,940 | $6,050 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board.
Here’s how tuition at Del Mar College has shifted over the past few years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,070 | $3,180 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,130 | $3,240 |
| One Year Ago | $2,190 | $3,300 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,190 | $3,300 |
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Del Mar College, visit the Del Mar College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Del Mar College Tuition & Fees page.