Del Mar College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Del Mar College?

For 2024-25, Del Mar College's reported full-time in-state undergraduate tuition was $2,250, with $2,750 in required fees - a combined published tuition-and-fee figure of $5,000. The corresponding out-of-state components were $3,300 in tuition and $2,750 in fees, or $7,360 combined. These figures are not a current individual bill; residency, course load, and course-specific charges can change what a student pays.

• Reported 2025-26 in-state full-time tuition and required fees: $5,000 combined.
• Reported 2025-26 out-of-state full-time tuition and required fees: $7,360 combined.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $1,400; actual spending depends on courses and materials.

A full cost-of-attendance budget also accounts for living expenses, transportation, and personal costs, even for a student who lives at home. Those expenses should not be added twice if they already appear in an official aid budget. Del Mar publishes tuition by residency and enrollment pattern, so part-time students should calculate their actual credit-hour and fee charges rather than divide a full-time figure in half.

Financial aid can substantially change the net cost. In the 2024-25 figures, 76% of students received financial aid, while 5% had student loans; those are participation rates, not amounts awarded to every student. Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, Texas aid, college scholarships, and veteran education benefits. The FAFSA is the starting point for most federal aid and many other awards. For families with annual income of $0-$48,000, the reported average net price was $2,500. Averages include differing circumstances, so an individual aid offer and living arrangement provide a better personal estimate.

What are the work-study opportunities at Del Mar College?

Del Mar students can combine coursework with employment, but Federal Work-Study is different from simply taking a part-time job. Work-Study is need-based federal aid: eligibility depends on the student's FAFSA and aid offer, and wages are earned for hours worked rather than paid automatically as a grant.

Students interested in a Work-Study position should review their financial aid eligibility and current job postings through the college's student employment channels. Other campus or local jobs may have different hiring rules and do not necessarily require a Work-Study award.

For career development, Del Mar's services include individual and group career planning, résumé preparation, career-interest resources, a job bank, job fairs, and access to employer recruitment. These can help students search and prepare for work, but a job posting, internship, or career appointment is not a guarantee of placement.