Del Mar College

Del Mar College, also known as DMC, is a community college in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. It was founded in the year 1935. DMC offers associate in arts degrees and associate in science degrees in more than 50 university transfer majors. It also offers associate in applied science degrees, enhanced skills certificates, and certificates of achievement in over 80 occupational fields. The college enrolls more than 20,000 credit and noncredit students each year.

DMC is home to various student-run organizations and clubs. Some of the popular organizations are American society of safety and engineering, aviation maintenance club, biology and health Club, and interpreters training club.

DMC also has an active Greek life. There are several fraternities and sororities on campus. The international club assists foreign students with admission into the college.

Campus Location

101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897
USA
Main Tel: (361) 698-1255
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Del Mar College Highlights

Where Del Mar College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, nursing and emergency medicine, science and laboratory technician, construction trades, nutrition and exercise therapy, business and management, and mechanics and repair.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Large number of students.
High female/male ratio.
Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available
ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	918	92
1-2 year certificate	472	46
< 1 year certificate	30	6

Students

The student enrollment at Del Mar College was 11,167 in 2007 (5,853 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 3,948
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 4,836
Books and supplies	$ 1,000

Financial Aid: Del Mar College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Del Mar College:

School	Location	Enrollment
St Philips College	San Antonio, TX	9,256
Renton Technical College	Renton, WA	4,915
Bates Technical College	Tacoma, WA	5,463
Bellingham Technical College	Bellingham, WA	2,896
Midlands Technical College	West Columbia, SC	10,706
Cypress College	Cypress, CA	13,592
Hennepin Technical College	Brooklyn Park, MN	5,582
Cosumnes River College	Sacramento, CA	12,967
Clover Park Technical College	Lakewood, WA	9,829
Henry Ford Community College	Dearborn, MI	13,983

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		189
Without tenure; working toward tenure		63
Without tenure; tenure not available		31

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ART STUDIES (7 awarded)

Art/Art Studies

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (48 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (249 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce
Fashion Merchandising
Finance
Management Information Systems
Marketing/Marketing Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (30 awarded)

Building/Property Maintenance and Management

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (21 awarded)

Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (3 awarded)

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (57 awarded)

Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (24 awarded)

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (60 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
Social Work

HOSPITALITY (0 awarded)

Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LAW (29 awarded)

Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (132 awarded)

English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Geography
History
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Political Science and Government
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS (5 awarded)

Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (170 awarded)

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (28 awarded)

Advertising
Journalism
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (22 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (112 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC (6 awarded)

Music Performance
Music Theory and Composition

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (202 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (36 awarded)

Health and Physical Education
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (20 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

Real Estate

SCIENCE (6 awarded)

Biology/Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science
Physics

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (16 awarded)

Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (70 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (54 awarded)

Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling