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San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA·Public·15,781 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 15,781 students.

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15,781
Students
$2,407
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$36,600
Earnings
10 yr
$7,500
Debt

About This School

San Joaquin Delta College is a public institution located in Stockton, California with approximately 15,781 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $2,407 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

San Joaquin Delta College is a public community college in Stockton, California. It was founded in 1935 as Stockton Junior College. The college serves a district area that includes all of San Joaquin County and parts of Alameda, Calaveras, Sacramento, and Solano counties.

With roots going back to 1935, this large Stockton-area community college serves over 13,000 students across a wide regional district, making it a practical and affordable entry point for transfer or career training. The debt picture is genuinely encouraging — graduates leave with just $7,500 in median debt, which is low by any measure. That said, median earnings of $36,600 a decade after enrollment are modest, so it's worth being strategic about your program choice if income growth is a priority.

Founded
1935
Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$10,209

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing14%
Health Professions9%
Psychology5%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Computer Science2%
Communications1%
Engineering0%
Social Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Chris IsaakDolores HuertaDevBridget MarquardtScott BrooksAva VincentMike McShane

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,772
Avg Net Price
$2,407
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$1,291
$30–48k$1,589
$48–75k$3,996
$75–110k$6,942
$110k+$7,087

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
Median debt at graduation$7,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,500
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$29,000
Female graduates$25,600

Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.9x

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

White14%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino53%
Asian18%
Two or more races6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (15,781 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

San Joaquin Delta College

5151 Pacific Ave

Stockton, CA 95207

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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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