Del Mar College President

Welcome to Del Mar College’s Web site,

As President of Del Mar College, as well as a former student of this exemplary institution, I am dedicated to providing excellent educational opportunities while increasing access for all residents of the Coastal Bend. Del Mar College offers more than 190 degree and certificate programs and enrolls close to 22,000 credit and noncredit students each year.

Del Mar College is among the top 3% of the nation’s institutions awarding associate degrees to Hispanic students. On average, 95% of our graduates requiring state or national certification--such as registered nurses, court reporters, echocardiography technicians and dental hygienists--pass those tests and launch successful careers each year.

Providing access to a Del Mar College education is a high priority for me. In my first year as president, the College kept our tuition rates low, less than $900 for a full semester course load for district residents. We cut the out-of-district fee in half for those students who live outside the College district. We doubled the capacity to offer GED high school equivalency courses.

In addition to innovative programs in aviation maintenance, biomedical instrumentation, laser and fiber optics and cyber security, the College recently rededicated the Garcia Science Building with its exceptional research laboratories. The renovated Kinesiology Complex includes a new weight room and workout facility and dance studio, jogging track and tennis courts.

In short, whether you choose to study on the East Campus, the West Campus, enroll in our online degree programs in nursing, business administration or criminal justice, or sign up for a workforce or continuing education class, Del Mar College is a great investment.

If I can assist you with your educational goals, please contact me,

Mark Escamilla, Ph.D.

President