Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,939. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Delaware residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,670 | $20,634 |
| Housing & meals | $13,634 | $13,634 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | $4,788 | $4,788 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,653 | −$2,653 |
| Total cost of attendance | $27,939 | $37,903 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Delaware State University net price compared with other Delaware colleges
Delaware State University has the 2nd-lowest average net price of 5 Delaware colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | $11,578 | 22% | $41,448 |
| 2 | Delaware State University | $13,910 | 39% | $49,307 |
| 3 | Goldey-Beacom College | $15,554 | 57% | $59,892 |
| 4 | Wilmington University | $15,644 | 20% | $53,844 |
| 5 | University of Delaware | $17,799 | 81% | $72,950 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Delaware colleges →
Why Delaware State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware State University | 47% | $13,910 | 39% | $49,307 | This school |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | — | $11,578 | 22% | $41,448 | |
| University of Delaware | 71% | $17,799 | 81% | $72,950 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Delaware State University would cost you $2,332 more per year than Delaware Technical Community College-Terry, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Delaware State University.
- Delaware State University gives aided families $8,375 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Delaware resident | Delaware State University | Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $27,939 | $17,232 | +$10,707 |
| Average grants | −$14,029 | −$5,654 | −$8,375 |
| You pay | $13,910 | $11,578 | +$2,332 |
“+” means Delaware State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Delaware State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Delaware State University?
Tuition and fees are $10,670 a year for Delaware residents and $20,634 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Delaware State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $27,939 a year for Delaware residents living on campus and about $37,903 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Delaware State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,910 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $11,135; $48–75k pay $15,701; $110k+ pay $17,326. These figures are for Delaware residents.
How much debt do Delaware State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,500, and 11.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Delaware State University overview