San Joaquin Delta College is a public community college located in Stockton, California, founded in 1935 and serving San Joaquin County and surrounding communities. With approximately 21,000 students, Delta College is the sole community college in San Joaquin County and plays a central role in providing educational access to one of California's most economically and demographically diverse regions. The Mustangs compete in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) with a proud athletic tradition including success in football, basketball, and track and field. Delta College is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution offering comprehensive transfer, career technical education, and workforce programs. The college serves as a critical gateway for Central Valley residents seeking to transfer to UC Merced, Sacramento State, and other regional universities. Strong programs in nursing, business, and automotive technology support the region's healthcare, agricultural, and logistics industries.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$7,536
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,772
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
