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Del Mar College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate54.2%

Del Mar’s test-optional policy gives you flexibility, but a 54% acceptance rate means admission is still selective enough that strong scores can matter. If your SAT or ACT score is a clear strength compared with your grades and coursework, submitting it can give the college one more concrete reason to say yes.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Del Mar College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Del Mar College enrolls about 10,256 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Del Mar’s location can appeal to students looking for a city-based college experience. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Corpus Christi, TX

Undergrad Enrollment10,256

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Del Mar College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 31

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Del Mar, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes and possible superscoring, with December as the last likely testing month to get scores in before the January 31 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At Del Mar, in-state tuition is $5,000 and out-of-state tuition is $6,110. About 57% of students receive financial aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is May 1.

In-State Tuition$5,000

Out-of-State Tuition$6,110

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit Award$0

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid57%

Average Aid Package$6,879

Average Debt at GradN/A

Del Mar College lists out-of-state tuition at $6,110, with in-state tuition at $5,000. About 57% of students receive financial aid, and the average aid package is $6,879, which can meaningfully reduce what students pay. Actual costs will vary based on fees, books, living expenses, and individual financial need.