Delaware Colleges 2025 Tuition Comparison | In-State & Out-of-State Costs

2025 Tuition Comparison Between Delaware Colleges

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Delaware Colleges is $8,140 for in-state and $18,483 for out-of-state students. For Delaware private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $13,830.

Compared to last year's tuition in Delaware, in-state tuition has decreased by 1.42% and out-of-state tuition has decreased by 3.19%. The private schools' tuition increased by 4.54%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Delaware Colleges.

Delaware Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Delaware, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

Delaware Community Colleges Delaware Trade Schools

University of Delaware has the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,400 and Delaware Technical Community College-Terry has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,763 among Delaware Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Delaware Colleges is as follows:

The tuition & fees is $8,140 for in-state and $18,483 for out-of-state students.
Private schools' tuition is $13,830.
The tuition per credit hour is $376 for state residents and $675 for out-of-state.
The cost for books & supplies is $1,616.
The living cost is $15,123 (on-campus) and $14,799 (off-campus).

2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Delaware Colleges

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Delaware Colleges
School Name	Tuition & Fees		Cost Per Credit Hour		Books & Supplies	Living Costs
School Name	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	Books & Supplies	On Campus	Off Campus
Delaware State UniversityDover, DE	$10,670	$20,634	$367	$787	$1,500	$16,664	$14,290
Delaware Technical Community College-OwensGeorgetown, DE	$5,445	$12,308	-	-	$2,000	-	$16,860
Delaware Technical Community College-Stanton/WilmingtonWilmington, DE	$5,445	$12,308	-	-	$2,000	-	$16,860
Delaware Technical Community College-TerryDover, DE	$2,332	$5,763	$153	$381	$2,000	-	$16,860
Goldey-Beacom CollegeWilmington, DE	$14,940			$493			$1,500	$13,320	$17,292
Strayer University-DelawareWilmington, DE	$13,920			$339			$675	-	$9,438
University of DelawareNewark, DE	$16,810	$41,400	$608	$1,633	$1,250	$15,386	$14,674
Wilmington UniversityNew Castle, DE	$12,630			$419			$2,000	-	$12,120
Average	$8,140	$16,738	$376	$675	$1,616	$15,123	$14,799

*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

The following charts visualize the 2025 average costs of attendance and the changes of tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by school type for Delaware Colleges. You can explore charts by using below tabs.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Delaware Tuition

What is the average tuition for public colleges in Delaware?

The average in-state tuition and fees for 5 public colleges in Delaware is $8,140. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in Delaware is $18,483 for the academic year 2024-2025.

What is the average tuition for private colleges in Delaware?

The average tuition and fees for 3 private colleges in Delaware is $13,830.

What is the average cost of attendance for in-state students in Delaware?

The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in Delaware public colleges is $24,879 for on-campus living and $24,555 for off-campus living.

What is the average cost of attendance for out-of-state students in Delaware?

The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in Delaware public colleges is $35,222 for on-campus living and $34,897 for off-campus living.

What is the average cost of attendance for private colleges in Delaware?

The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in Delaware is $30,569 for on-campus living and $30,245 for off-campus living.

How much higher is out-of-state tuition in Delaware?

Out-of-state tuition is $10,342 higher than in-state tuition on average.

What is the difference between public and private college tuition in Florida Delaware?

Private tuition is -$4,653 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.

Are there any trends in college tuition over recent years?

Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by -1.42% and out-of-state public tuition changed by -3.19% and private tuition changed by 4.54% from last year.