by our College Data Analytics TeamDelta College is a public institution in University Center, Michigan enrolling 6,573 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 27%, below the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,925 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 37%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Delta College ranks #1,925 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 37%.
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 208 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked Delta College as #1,925 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, Delta College holds the #44 spot on the Best Colleges in Michigan ranking.
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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 62%, 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 27%. That’s lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
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The current enrollment includes 6,573 undergraduates at Delta College.
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The typical net cost at Delta College is $17,140. 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.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,819 | $2,237 | $5,500 | $8,199 | $11,755 |
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.
See which majors at Delta College make the most money.
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 | 1,546 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 615 | $25,071 |
| Nursing | 122 | $57,868 |
| Precision Metal Working | 96 | $40,800 |
| Business Administration & Management | 85 | $28,341 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 59 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 48 | $47,334 |
| Electrical & Power Installation | 44 | NA |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 43 | NA |
| Dental Support Services | 31 | $37,906 |
5,776 students took at least one online class at Delta College.
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.
Learn more about online learning at Delta College.
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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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