Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · Est. 1921 · Community College

Louisiana's oldest and largest community college, serving 19,000+ students across New Orleans and surrounding parishes.

  • Founded 1921 as Delgado Trades School; renamed Delgado Community College in 1980
  • Public community college with ~19,000 students; part of Louisiana Community and Technical College System
  • Multi-campus institution serving New Orleans, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Lafourche, St. Bernard, and Terrebonne parishes
  • Offers 100+ degree programs and technical certificates in nursing, business, STEM, construction, allied health, and liberal arts
  • Ranked #1 Associate Degree in Nursing in Louisiana (College Factual); Top 60 America's Top Online Schools (Newsweek)
  • Athletic teams (Dolphins) compete in NJCAA Division 1, Region 23; member of Louisiana Community Colleges Athletic Conference

Academics

Delgado offers more than 100 degree programs and technical certificates across multiple disciplines, including nursing, business, STEM, construction and technical trades, allied health, and liberal arts. The college provides flexible learning options including face-to-face, online, virtual, hybrid face-to-face, and hybrid virtual classes at seven different locations. Courses are designed to be transferable to regional four-year institutions, making Delgado an affordable pathway to bachelor's degrees.

Campus & Student Life

The main City Park Campus is located in the Navarre neighborhood adjacent to New Orleans City Park at 615 City Park Avenue. Additional campuses include Sidney Collier Campus in East New Orleans and facilities throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area. Students can participate in intramural sports, student organizations, and campus events. The college operates athletic facilities including Kirsch-Rooney Stadium (baseball) and the Michael Williamson Center (basketball).

Admissions

Delgado maintains an open-admissions policy and accepts first-time freshmen, transfer students, returning students, dual enrollment, fully online, international, military, and adult learners. The college offers flexible enrollment options and provides enrollment coaches and campus visit scheduling. Financial aid and scholarship information are available through the admissions office.

Affordability & Outcomes

Delgado costs approximately $4,078 annually, about one-third the average cost of Louisiana public and private four-year colleges ($13,063). The college is recognized as the #1 Associate Degree in Nursing in Louisiana and ranks among America's Top 60 Online Schools. Delgado prepares more than 26,000 students annually for successful careers and additional higher education.

Founded
1921
Type
Community College
Courses
7
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationLouisiana Community and Technical College System
Websitehttps://www.dcc.edu
HousingNot available
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Quick stats

Courses offered
7
Avg career outcomes
$33.3K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources