Whether you want to transfer to a university someday, or land an exciting career that will increase your income, Delta College is the place to start your journey. The majority of our students receive free tuition, which is great news in an era of extreme college debt. But they benefit from the same high-quality instruction and excellent support services that they would find at a more expensive university. Keep scrolling to learn more about how Delta can change your life.
Seeing my parents work the fields from a very young age opened my eyes and motivated me to eventually get a college degree. There have been times I thought about giving up, but they remind me every day that they are very proud of me. My goal of becoming a mechanical engineer is going to help me help my parents. This way, I can support them later on in their lives.
Jacksery Apolonio-Lopez, first-generation Delta College student
We believe an excellent education should be accessible to students of all backgrounds — without the heavy burden of debt for years to come. Our courses are affordable and our aid programs are here to help you pay for college. We're proud of our excellent and engaging faculty, who are widely known for their strong teaching skills, approachability and personal interest in students and student success. Our student support services are here so everyone can succeed.
Each year Delta provides over 218 different degrees, certificate programs, and transfer pathways for every kind of student. Spanning multiple fields of study — with special distinctions in STEM and the arts — we offer associate degrees, certificates of achievement, workforce training, Career Technical Education (CTE), and continuing education courses.
Our classes meet the same academic benchmarks of equivalent courses at four-year universities in California— at a fraction of the price. Per unit, you can expect to spend a quarter of what you would pay at a CSU and $10,000 less than a UC.
And, if you wish to transfer to a four-year university after taking affordable lower-division courses at Delta, you’ll find that you can complete your Bachelor’s degree in less time while saving thousands of dollars in the process.
We understand that education and life are not mutually exclusive. Delta offers day, night and online classes for students who work, care for their family or have other life-altering responsibilities. Paired with the $200,000 in scholarships we give out each year, Delta is providing larger numbers of students access to the education they deserve.
Delta College has been named the top community college in California by the personal finance website WalletHub. Known for our accomplished faculty, innovative teaching, and high retention, graduation and transfer rates, Delta has established itself as a model of excellence in California at the community college level.
We believe that a friendly environment and innovative resources are essential to higher learning. Our state-of-the-art facilities — including our Math and Science Building, Goleman Library, Electron Microscopy Lab, Atherton Auditorium and Tillie Lewis Theatre — are key parts of students’ day-to-day lives.
