• June 5, 2025 (Updated)

Delaware Tuition Increased by 3.54% at Public, 6.98% at Private Schools

The average 2025 tuition & fees of Delaware colleges is $10,975 for Delaware residents and $24,781 for out-of-state students. In private schools, the average tuition is $13,785.

For graduate schools, the average graduate tuition is $14,330 for Delaware residents and $18,894 for out-of-state students. In private graduate schools, the average tuition is $10,353.

Compared to last year, for Delaware colleges, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees has increased by 3.54% in public schools and 6.98% in private schools. The graduate school tuition & fees has increased by 9.46% in Delaware colleges.

Delaware colleges Tuition Change Comparison

The below table lists the Delaware colleges and compare its current year tuition to previous year. You can sort the table by touching/clicking column title that you want sort.

Table. Delaware colleges Undergraduate Tuition Changes 2024 to 2025
School Name20252024
Delaware ResidentsOut-of-StateDelaware ResidentsOut-of-State
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE
$5,445
9.67
$12,308
4.06
$4,965 $11,828
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
$10,670
3.45
$20,634
1.90
$10,314 $20,250
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
$16,810
4.54
$41,400
4.23
$16,080 $39,720
Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE
$14,940 11.16$13,440
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
$12,630 2.43$12,330
Strayer University-Delaware
Wilmington, DE
$13,920 0.00$13,920
Average$10,975 4.99 $24,781 3.54 $10,453$12,885
Table. Delaware colleges Graduate Tuition Changes 2024 to 2025
School Name20252024
Delaware ResidentsOut-of-StateDelaware ResidentsOut-of-State
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
$9,114
11.69
$17,484
16.75
$8,160 $14,976
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
$19,546
0.00
$20,304
3.88
$19,546 $19,546
Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE
$10,980 -15.86$13,050
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
$9,726 2.47$9,492
Strayer University-Delaware
Wilmington, DE
$15,135 0.00$15,135
Average$14,330 3.44 $18,894 9.46 $13,853$17,261
Table. Delaware colleges Community College Tuition Changes 2024 to 2025
School Name20252024
Delaware ResidentsOut-of-StateDelaware ResidentsOut-of-State
Table. Delaware colleges Vocational Program Tuition Changes 2024 to 2025
School NameLargest Program20252024
Polytech Adult Education
Woodside, DE
Electrician $1,445
1.05
$1,430
Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty
Newark, DE
Barbering/Barber $15,950
18.59
$13,450
Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware
Newark, DE
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $17,225
0.00
$17,225
Academy of Massage and Bodywork
Bear, DE
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician $10,600
5.21
$10,075
Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology
Dagsboro, DE
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $20,250
0.00
$20,250
Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design
Newark, DE
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $15,642
0.00
$15,642
Dawn Career Institute LLC
Newark, DE
Medical/Clinical Assistant $15,795
0.23
$15,759
All In The Wrist Barber Academy
Smyrna, DE
Barbering/Barber $13,780
0.00
$13,780

Most Searched Colleges in Delaware

Wilmington University

Private, 4-year

New Castle, DE

Dawn Career Institute LLC

Private, Less Than 2-year

Newark, DE

Wesley College

Private, 4-year

Dover, DE

Goldey-Beacom College

Private, 4-year

Wilmington, DE