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Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA·Public·11,182 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Louisiana residents. no major red flags in the data. 62% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.

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11,182
Students
$11,926
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$34,700
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Delgado Community College is a public institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana with approximately 11,182 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,926 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Delgado Community College (DCC) is a public community college in Louisiana, United States, with campuses throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area. Its current campuses are in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish. The original City Park Campus is located in the Navarre neighborhood, adjacent to New Orleans City Park.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable entry point into higher education in the New Orleans area — median debt at graduation is just $9,500, which is genuinely low compared to most schools. That said, median earnings 10 years out land at $34,700, so go in with clear eyes about the economic ceiling, especially if you're not planning to transfer to a four-year program. This is a smart, low-risk choice for students who want to minimize debt while completing general education or a technical credential, but your long-term outcome will depend heavily on what you do next.

Founded
1921
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Health Professions23%
Business & Marketing20%
Computer Science5%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Education0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Irma Thomas

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,678
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,678
Avg Net Price
$11,926
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants62%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White26%
Black53%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,182 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Delgado Community College

615 City Park Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70119

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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