Stockton’s Story Runs Deeper
As a large city of more than 300,000, Stockton's story is richer than the one you've heard. Through good times and bad, our community rallies around each other to ensure no one is left behind. Delta College is proud to play a key role in uplifting and sustaining this special place.
Many Cultures, One Stockton
Stockton consistently ranks among the nation’s top cities in the nation for racial, cultural, and linguistic diversity. We're home to the oldest Sikh temple in the United States, the Little Manila Historic Site, the largest Buddhist temple in the state, and so much more. Come be part of it all.
Always Something To Do
Enjoy a minor league ballgame on a warm summer night. Take in an art exhibition at the historic Haggin Museum. Stroll the campus of University of the Pacific, the state's oldest private university. Attend one of many multicultural events and festivals. Catch a show at the beautiful Bob Hope/Fox Theatre. Take the kids to the Stockton Children's Museum. This city has something for everyone.
The Perfect Location
Stockton is perched on the edge of Delta College's namesake, the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. With thousands of miles of waterways, you'll have endless opportunities for recreation and fun. And don't forget: In centrally located Stockton, you're close to San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and many of California's other natural wonders.
We Feed the World
Delta College serves one of the most productive agricultural regions on the planet. You can visit any number of local farmers' markets for fresh produce, or spend a Sunday afternoon wine-tasting among the Lodi vineyards. At our own farm in Manteca, Delta College is honored to help train the next generation of farmers.
An Exciting Future
Delta's service area expands far beyond Stockton, covering an area larger than the size of Rhode Island. With classes offered in Lodi, at the Manteca Farm, and at our campus in rapidly growing Mountain House, we are growing programs and expanding services to better meet 21st-Century workforce needs and support our communities.
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Stockton is the most diverse large city in the United States, according to U.S. News and World Report.
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