Paying for Del Mar College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$4,940 1.23%	$6,050 1.00%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Del Mar College (DMC) are $4,940 for Texas residents and $6,050 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,860 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

53% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $3,969. It could cover 65.60% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,404 for Texas residents and $15,514 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

DMC's 4-year tuition is $20,062 for Texas residents and $24,501 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $78,368 for Texas residents and $82,808 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Del Mar College is $4,940 for Texas residents and $6,050 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.23% for Texas residents and increased by 1.00% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($5,600) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,860.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of DMC is $5,001 for Texas residents and $6,111 for out-of-state students, a 1.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

DMC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$4,880	$5,990	$10,403
2023-2024	$4,940	$6,050	$12,033
Change % 2023-2024	1.23%	1.00%	15.67%
2024-2025	$5,001	$6,111	$13,918

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at DMC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $73 for Texas residents and $110 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$71	$108
	2023-2024	$73	$110
	2024-2025	$75	$112

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at DMC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at DMC is $20,062 for Texas residents and $24,501 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Del Mar College have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

DMC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$4,970	$5,000	$5,031	$5,061	$20,062
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$6,080	$6,110	$6,140	$6,171	$24,501
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$5,000	$5,031	$5,061	$5,092	$20,184
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$6,110	$6,140	$6,171	$6,201	$24,623
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$5,031	$5,061	$5,092	$5,123	$20,306
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$6,140	$6,171	$6,201	$6,232	$24,745
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$5,061	$5,092	$5,123	$5,154	$20,430
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$6,171	$6,201	$6,232	$6,263	$24,868
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$5,092	$5,123	$5,154	$5,185	$20,554
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$6,201	$6,232	$6,263	$6,294	$24,991

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $78,368 for Texas residents and $82,808 for out-of-state students.

DMC 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,846	$19,333	$19,799	$20,280	$78,368
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,956	$20,443	$20,945	$21,464	$82,808
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,333	$19,836	$20,316	$20,813	$80,412
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$20,443	$20,945	$21,464	$21,999	$84,851
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,836	$20,354	$20,850	$21,363	$82,520
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$20,945	$21,464	$21,999	$22,550	$86,959
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,354	$20,889	$21,401	$21,930	$84,694
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$21,464	$21,999	$22,550	$23,120	$89,133
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$20,889	$21,441	$21,970	$22,515	$86,938
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$21,999	$22,550	$23,120	$23,707	$91,375

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 53% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $62,492 for Texas residents and $66,932 for out-of-state students.

DMC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,877	$15,364	$15,830	$16,311	$62,492
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$15,987	$16,474	$16,976	$17,495	$66,932
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,364	$15,867	$16,347	$16,844	$64,536
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$16,474	$16,976	$17,495	$18,030	$68,975
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$15,867	$16,385	$16,881	$17,394	$66,644
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$16,976	$17,495	$18,030	$18,581	$71,083
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$16,385	$16,920	$17,432	$17,961	$68,818
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$17,495	$18,030	$18,581	$19,151	$73,257
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$16,920	$17,472	$18,001	$18,546	$71,062
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$18,030	$18,581	$19,151	$19,738	$75,499

	In-State	Out-of-State
Del Mar College	$4,940	$6,050
Texas A & M University-College Station	$12,841	$40,328
Lone Star College System	$5,544	$6,960
Dallas College	$4,050	$6,000
The University of Texas at Austin	$11,678	$42,778
Houston Community College	$4,344	$5,460