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Delta College Inc

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 67%

Located in Covington, Louisiana, Delta College Inc is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Delta College Inc is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Delta College Inc is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Delta College Inc emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Delta College Inc is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Delta College Inc do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Delta College Inc are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Delta College Inc was $13,332. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Delta College Inc net price calculator

$13,332

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Louisiana and nationwide.

Louisiana's average $12,746
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Delta College Inc for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $13,332 $838 (6%) $14,179 $15,323 $18,687 $20,082
2021 $14,170 $1,117 (7%) $13,814 $13,613 $15,763 $17,685
2020 $15,287 $1,328 (8%) $14,809 $17,685 $15,763
2019 $16,615 $4,062 (20%) $16,867 $18,665 $17,967
2018 $20,677 $3,213 (18%) $21,113 $18,933
2017 $17,464 $1,305 (7%) $17,521 $17,291
2016 $18,769 $472 (3%) $18,961 $17,044 $19,920
2015 $18,297 $3,329 (22%) $17,248 $17,982 $21,364
2014 $14,968 -- $14,876 $15,510 $17,852 $18,440 $18,440

How does Delta College Inc's $13,332 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Louisiana colleges, that number is $12,746. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Compass Career College logo Compass Career College
Hammond LA
Private $17,480 31% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Delta College Inc during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Delta College Inc received on average $7,278 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,278
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 66 83% $5,850 $386,090
Other Federal Grant 73 91% $6,828 $498,426
State Grant/Scholarships 10 13% $3,283 $32,834
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 73 91% $7,278 $531,260

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 88% of freshman students at Delta College Inc received $6,690 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,690
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 70 88% $6,690 $468,326
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 70 88% $6,690 $468,326

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$9,466
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Delta College Inc sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 136

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 48 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 39 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 60 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 40 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 40 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

66.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 60 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 20 students dropped out of the school.

33.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Delta College Inc is greatly skewed towards women students, with 95.5% of undergraduate students being women and 4.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 178, with 170 women and 8 men.

  • men 4.5% 8 students
  • women 95.5% 170 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 22% 40 students
  • 30-34 18% 32 students
  • 22-24 14% 25 students
  • 20-21 13% 24 students
  • 18-19 10% 18 students
  • 35-39 10% 17 students
  • 40-49 10% 17 students
  • 50-64 3% 5 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Delta College Inc provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Delta College Inc offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes