Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Delaware is $15,410 for Delaware residents and $37,930 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.60% for Delaware residents and increased by 2.85% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($11,784) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $30,326.
The 2024 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UD is $15,810 for Delaware residents and $39,010 for out-of-state students which is a 2.8% increase compared to 2023's rate.
It has been risen by 2.60% for Delaware residents and increased by 2.85% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,034 for year 2023. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.17% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs decreased by 1.98% compared to the previous year.
UD Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2021-2022$15,020 $36,880$15,542
2022-2023$15,410$37,930$16,034
Change % 2022-20232.60%2.85%3.17%
2023-2024$15,810$39,010$16,542
Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Delaware - COA
University of Delaware - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Delaware - Room and Board Coost Chart
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is -$2 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $18,664 for the academic year 2022-2023. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($13,431) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $28,322.
The 2024 estimated tuition & fees at UD is $0 for Delaware residents and $19,216 for out-of-state students which is a 3.0% increase compared to 2023's rate.
UD Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2021-2022$18,128 $18,128$15,542
2022-2023-$2$18,664$16,034
Change % 2022-2023-100.01%2.96%3.17%
2023-2024-$19,216$16,542
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Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Delaware - Graduate Tuition Chart
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UD. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $555 for Delaware residents and $1,493 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for Delaware residents and $978 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2022-2023)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2021-2022$541$1,452
2022-2023$555$1,493
2023-2024$569$1,535
Graduate2021-2022$950$950
2022-2023-$978
2023-2024-$1,007
The 2023 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2024 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Delaware - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Delaware - Books and Supplies Costs
The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Delaware and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Delaware and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Delaware$15,410$37,930
Towson University$10,818$26,820
Drexel University$58,965
College of Charleston$12,978$35,798
Elon University$42,241
Hofstra University$53,330

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UD?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UD is $64,517 for Delaware residents and $157,352 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023)In-State$15,693$15,980$16,273$16,571$64,517
Out-of-State$38,485$39,048$39,619$40,199$157,352
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$15,980$16,273$16,571$16,875$65,700
Out-of-State$39,048$39,619$40,199$40,787$159,654
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$16,273$16,571$16,875$17,185$66,904
Out-of-State$39,619$40,199$40,787$41,384$161,990
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$16,571$16,875$17,185$17,500$68,131
Out-of-State$40,199$40,787$41,384$41,990$164,361
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$16,875$17,185$17,500$17,820$69,380
Out-of-State$40,787$41,384$41,990$42,604$166,766
The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2023, the estimated 4-years COA is $135,260 for Delaware residents and $228,094 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Delaware.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023)In-State$32,983$33,531$34,089$34,656$135,260
Out-of-State$55,776$56,599$57,435$58,284$228,094
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$33,531$34,089$34,656$35,233$137,510
Out-of-State$56,599$57,435$58,284$59,146$231,464
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$34,089$34,656$35,233$35,820$139,799
Out-of-State$57,435$58,284$59,146$60,020$234,885
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$34,656$35,233$35,820$36,418$142,128
Out-of-State$58,284$59,146$60,020$60,908$238,358
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$35,233$35,820$36,418$37,025$144,497
Out-of-State$59,146$60,020$60,908$61,809$241,882
Last year, 67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $88,152 for Delaware residents and $180,986 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Delaware.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023)In-State$21,206$21,754$22,312$22,879$88,152
Out-of-State$43,999$44,822$45,658$46,507$180,986
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$21,754$22,312$22,879$23,456$90,402
Out-of-State$44,822$45,658$46,507$47,369$184,356
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$22,312$22,879$23,456$24,043$92,691
Out-of-State$45,658$46,507$47,369$48,243$187,777
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$22,879$23,456$24,043$24,641$95,020
Out-of-State$46,507$47,369$48,243$49,131$191,250
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$23,456$24,043$24,641$25,248$97,389
Out-of-State$47,369$48,243$49,131$50,032$194,774

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2023 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Delaware.
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University of Delaware 2023 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$15,410$1,000$16,034$37,930$1,000 $16,034
Graduate$18,664 $1,000$16,034$18,664 $1,000$16,034

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