Delgado Community College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,335

2021 Average Net Price

$7,029

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.8%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

12,139

33% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

15.5%

194 Graduates

About

Delgado Community College is a higher education institution located in Orleans Parish, LA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Delgado Community College were General Studies (984 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (48 degrees), and Electrician (32 degrees).

In 2021, 3,321 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Delgado Community College. 71.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,264 degrees), 1.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1,243 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Delgado Community College is $3,335, which is $−4,633 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Delgado Community College is $3,335, which is $−4,633 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,029.

In 2021, 73% of undergraduate students attending Delgado Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,335

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Delgado Community College was $3,335. The cost of tuition at Delgado Community College is $−4,633 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Delgado Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,029

2021 Value

13.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Delgado Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,029. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Delgado Community College grew by 13.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Delgado Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,140

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Delgado Community College was of $7,140 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.8% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Delgado Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Delgado Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 17.7% with respect to 2020, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Delgado Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.8%

2019 Default Rate

313

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Delgado Community College was 5.8%, which represents 313 out of the 5400 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Delgado Community College had a total enrollment of 12,139 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Delgado Community College is 4,002 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,137. This means that 33% of students enrolled at Delgado Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Delgado Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46% Black or African American, 31.5% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.23% Two or More Races, 2.88% Asian, 1.65% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.428% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Delgado Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (31.1%), followed by White Female (19.7%) and Black or African American Male (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Delgado Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,139 students. The full-time enrollment at Delgado Community College is 4,002 and the part-time enrollment is 8,137. This means that 33% of students enrolled at Delgado Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Delgado Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

49%

2021 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 49%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Delgado Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Delgado Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
5,581 enrolled students
White
3,825 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,352 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Delgado Community College is 46% Black or African American, 31.5% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.23% Two or More Races, 2.88% Asian, 1.65% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.428% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 83 students (0.684%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,443 more women than men received degrees from Delgado Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Delgado Community College is white (1,264 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1243 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Delgado Community College is General Studies (984 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (48 degrees) and Electrician (32 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Construction (88 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,262 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (96 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 (1,019,393 people), Other managers (651,642 people), Financial managers (457,386 people), Chief executives & legislators (353,189 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (256,010 people).

The most specialized majors at Delgado Community College in 2021 are Construction (88 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,262 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (96 degrees), Precision Production (52 degrees), and Business (669 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Counter & rental clerks

The most specialized majors at Delgado Community College are Construction (88 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,262 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (96 degrees), Precision Production (52 degrees), and Business (669 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (528,575 people), Banking & related activities (465,560 people), Computer Systems Design (451,462 people), Construction (417,665 people), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (388,798 people).

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 (2020)

General Studies
721 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
84 degree-majors awarded
Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping
60 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Delgado Community College was General Studies with 721 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Delgado Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

939

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,382

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 939 degrees were awarded to men at Delgado Community College, which is 0.394 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,382).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Delgado Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 270 degrees were awarded to men at Delgado Community College in General Studies, which is 0.287 times less than the 940 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 940 degrees were awarded to men at Delgado Community College in General Studies, which is 3.48 times more than the 270 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 2% of students graduating from Delgado Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 9% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (32.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Delgado Community College is Male and Asian (32.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.03% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,264 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,243 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
377 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Delgado Community College is white (1,264 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1243 degrees).

1.11% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
975 degrees awarded
White Female
870 degrees awarded
White Male
394 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Delgado Community College is black or african american female (975 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (870 degrees).

Operations

Delgado Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.37M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.04M (23.7%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Delgado Community College had a total salary expenditure of 124M. Delgado Community College employs 92 Professors, 87 Instructors and 68 Associate professors. Most academics at Delgado Community College are Female Professor (63), Female Instructor (58), and Female Associate professor (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delgado Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 155 employees, Management, with 71 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees.

Endowment

$4.37M

2021 Endowment

14.7%

growth from 2020

Delgado Community College has an endowment valued at about $4.37M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Delgado Community College grew 14.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $918k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Delgado Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$50.5M

2021 Salaries

1.42%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Delgado Community College paid a median of $50.5M in salaries, which represents 40.7% of their overall expenditure ($124M) and a 1.42% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.4M

Instructional Salaries

301

Number of Employees

In 2021, Delgado Community College paid a total of $15.4M to 301 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

92 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

155 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Delgado Community College were Professor with 92 employees, Instructor with 87 employees, and Associate professor with 68 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Delgado Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 155 employees, Management with 71 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Female Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Delgado Community College was Female Professor with 63 employees, Female Instructor with 58 employees, and Female Associate professor with 43 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Delgado Community College.