Students attend Delta in Covington, LA, a small suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Delta degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling.
Applicants to Delta appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 106 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Delta College Inc
19231 N. 6th Street
Covington, LA 70433-8947
General Phone: (985) 892-6651
http://www.deltacollege.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 49 | licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 42 | medical assistant, dental assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 31 | massage therapy |
| Medical Administration | 10 | health and medical administrative |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Delta in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 83 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 49 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Delta had a total enrollment of 106 students (505 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 58% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Covington, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Delta participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3332600)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Delta Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
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