How Tuition Changes over Past 5 Years for Delaware Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Delaware Colleges is $16,738. Compared to last year's tuition, the 2025 tuition & fees of Delaware Colleges is decreased by 0.92%.

Over the past 5 years, the tuition & fees of Delaware Colleges has increased by 4.55% from $17,536 to $16,738.

5-Year Tuition Increase Rate Distribution

The following breakdown shows how tuition rates have changed over the past 5 years for 8 schools in Delaware Colleges:

Over the 5-year period, 3 schools (37.5%) saw increases between 10% and 20%, 3 schools (37.5%) experienced minimal increases under 5%, and 2 schools (25%) actually decreased or stayed the same.

  • 3 schools (37.5%) - Tuition increased by 10% to 20%
  • 3 schools (37.5%) - Tuition increased by 0% to 5%
  • 2 schools (25%) - Tuition decreased

You can check 2025 tuition & fees along with living costs and other college expenses at Delaware Colleges tuition comparison table.

Comparison Table of Tuition Changes for Delaware Colleges

8 schools are matched for your search.
Tuition Inflation from 2020 to 2025 at Delaware Colleges
School Name2020-212021-222022-232023-242024-255-Year Inflation Rate
Delaware Technical Community College-TerryDover, DE$11,808$11,808$11,808$11,828
0.17%
$5,763
51.28%
51.19%
Delaware State UniversityDover, DE$18,280$18,280$18,280$20,250
10.78%
$20,634
1.90%
12.88%
University of DelawareNewark, DE$36,090$36,880
2.19%
$37,930
2.85%
$39,720
4.72%
$41,400
4.23%
14.71%
Goldey-Beacom CollegeWilmington, DE$25,500$12,750
50.00%
$13,050
2.35%
$13,440
2.99%
$14,940
11.16%
41.41%
Wilmington UniversityNew Castle, DE$11,480$11,760
2.44%
$12,030
2.30%
$12,330
2.49%
$12,630
2.43%
10.02%
Strayer University-DelawareWilmington, DE$13,515$13,515$13,515$13,920
3.00%
$13,920 3.00%
Delaware Technical Community College-OwensGeorgetown, DE$11,808$11,808$11,808$11,828
0.17%
$12,308
4.06%
4.23%
Delaware Technical Community College-Stanton/WilmingtonWilmington, DE$11,808$11,808$11,808$11,828
0.17%
$12,308
4.06%
4.23%
Average$17,536$16,076
8.33%
$16,279
1.26%
$16,893
3.77%
$16,738
0.92%
-4.55%
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for Delaware Colleges

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