by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Delta College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Delta College was awarded 101 badges in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked Delta College as #1,731 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list.
Delta College also holds the #41 spot on the Best Colleges in Michigan ranking.
With a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1, Delta College is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Delta College is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Delta College this rate is 60%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When we say that a student has graduated on time, we mean that they have finished their bachelor’s degree within four years. The on-time graduation rate at Delta College is 17%. That’s lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Delta College.
The current enrollment includes 6,061 undergraduates at Delta College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Delta College.
The typical net cost at Delta College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Delta College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,466 | $3,982 | $6,576 | $8,596 | $10,931 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Delta College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Delta College, approximately 11% of students took out student loans averaging $5,086 a year. That adds up to $20,344 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 13.2%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Delta College.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Delta College make around $37,781 per year during the early years of their employment. Unfortunately, this is 23% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
Delta College is a public institution found in University Center, Michigan. The rural area surrounding the school is great for students who prefer living in a country setting. Get more details about the location of Delta College.
Contact information for Delta College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1961 Delta Road, University Center, MI 48710 |
| Phone: | 9896869000 |
| Website: | www.delta.edu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 22 majors graduated from Delta College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,322 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 432 | $25,071 |
| Nursing | 112 | $57,868 |
| Precision Metal Working | 101 | $40,800 |
| Business Administration & Management | 90 | $28,341 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 80 | NA |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 48 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 46 | $47,334 |
| Dental Support Services | 31 | $37,906 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 29 | $46,830 |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
5,776 students took at least one online class at Delta College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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