Delgado Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$3,214
3.63% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$9,564
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
12,712
35.4% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
23.8%
222 Graduates

About

Delgado Community College is a higher education institution located in Orleans Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Delgado Community College were General Studies (625 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (49 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (32 degrees).

In 2024, 2,923 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Delgado Community College. 68.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,195 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,039 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Delgado Community College is $3,214, which is $−4,970 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Delgado Community College is $3,214, which is $4,970 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,564.

In 2024, 74% of undergraduate students attending Delgado Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,214
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Delgado Community College was $3,214. The cost of tuition at Delgado Community College is $−4,970 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$9,564
2024 Value
19.8%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Delgado Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,564. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Delgado Community College grew by 19.8%.

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Other Student Expenses

$11,337
Room and Board
$1,300
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Delgado Community College was of $11,337 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

74%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
45%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Delgado Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 18.7% with respect to 2023, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Delgado Community College had a total enrollment of 12,712 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Delgado Community College is 4,495 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,217. This means that 35.4% of students enrolled at Delgado Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Delgado Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.3% Black or African American, 25.8% White, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.52% Two or More Races, 2.5% Asian, 0.385% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.157% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Delgado Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (34.7%), followed by White Female (16.4%) and Black or African American Male (14.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.4%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Delgado Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,712 students. The full-time enrollment at Delgado Community College is 4,495 and the part-time enrollment is 8,217. This means that 35.4% of students enrolled at Delgado Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

50%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Delgado Community College was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Delgado Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    6,518 enrolled students
  2. White
    3,282 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    1,731 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Delgado Community College is 51.3% Black or African American, 25.8% White, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.52% Two or More Races, 2.5% Asian, 0.385% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.157% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 68 students (0.535%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 1,079 more women than men received degrees from Delgado Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Delgado Community College is black or african american (1,195 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,039 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Delgado Community College is General Studies (625 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (49 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (32 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Delgado Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (813 degrees awarded), Construction (69 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (125 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delgado Community College are Accountants & auditors (1,007,054 people), Other managers (761,161 people), Financial managers (520,862 people), Chief executives & legislators (404,233 people), and Human resources workers (249,616 people).

The most specialized majors at Delgado Community College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (813 degrees awarded), Construction (69 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (125 degrees), Business (672 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (67 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delgado Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Delgado Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (813 degrees awarded), Construction (69 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (125 degrees), Business (672 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (67 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Delgado Community College are Computer Systems Design (597,693 people), Elementary & secondary schools (593,739 people), Construction (507,301 people), Banking & related activities (450,789 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (434,486 people).

The most specialized majors at Delgado Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (813 degrees awarded), Construction (69 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (125 degrees), Business (672 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (67 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Delgado Community College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. General Studies
    625 degrees awarded
  2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    49 degrees awarded
  3. HVAC Maintenance
    32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Delgado Community College was General Studies with 625 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

922
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
2,001
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 922 degrees were awarded to men at Delgado Community College, which is 0.461 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,001).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 195 degrees were awarded to men at Delgado Community College in General Studies, which is 0.328 times less than the 595 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 595 degrees were awarded to men at Delgado Community College in General Studies, which is 3.05 times more than the 195 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

18%
100% Completion Time
22%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 18% of students graduating from Delgado Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    1,195 degrees awarded
  2. White
    1,039 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    371 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Delgado Community College is black or african american (1,195 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,039 degrees).

0.582% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Black or African American Female
    888 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    675 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    364 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Delgado Community College is black or african american female (888 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (675 degrees).

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Operations

Delgado Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.44M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.12M (25.3%) compared to the 13.1% average return (853k on 6.52M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Delgado Community College had a total salary expenditure of 133M. Delgado Community College employs 107 Professors, 67 Instructors and 53 Assistant professors. Most academics at Delgado Community College are Female Professor (74), Female Instructor (39), and Female Assistant professor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delgado Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 145 employees, Management, with 71 employees, and Service with 62 employees.

Endowment

$4.44M
2024 Endowment
14.1%
growth from 2023

Delgado Community College has an endowment valued at about $4.44M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Delgado Community College grew 14.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.08M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$52M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Delgado Community College paid a median of $52M in salaries, which represents 39.2% of their overall expenditure ($133M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$17M
Instructional Salaries
271
Number of Employees

In 2024, Delgado Community College paid a total of $17M to 271 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delgado Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 145 employees, Management with 71 employees, and Service with 62 employees.

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