Tuition Comparison Between Delaware 4-Year Colleges

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Delaware 4-Year 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 4-Year Colleges.

Delaware 4-Year 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 4-Year Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Delaware 4-Year 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).

Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Delaware 4-Year Colleges

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Delaware 4-Year Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff 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
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
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