Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,714 when living on campus and $27,599 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,350 when living on campus and $36,234 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Goldey-Beacom College | $13,440 | $1,240 | $17,181 | $7,513 | |
| University of Delaware | $16,080 | $39,720 | $1,000 | $16,638 | $15,838 |
| Delaware State University | $10,314 | $20,250 | $1,500 | $18,422 | $19,277 |
| Strayer University-Delaware | $13,920 | $675 | - | $10,563 | |
| Wesley College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $13,197 | $21,833 | $1,104 | $17,414 | $13,298 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,197 for in-state students and $21,833 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Delaware requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,720 and Goldey-Beacom College has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,440 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Goldey-Beacom College | $13,050 | $13,440 | ||
| University of Delaware | $15,410 | $37,930 | $16,080 | $39,720 |
| Delaware State University | $8,358 | $18,280 | $10,314 | $20,250 |
| Strayer University-Delaware | $13,515 | $13,920 | ||
| Wesley College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,884 | $20,694 | $13,197 | $21,833 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,160 for state residents and $15,677 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 7.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Delaware requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,504 and Delaware State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,876.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Goldey-Beacom College | $12,672 | $13,050 | ||
| University of Delaware | $18,664 | $18,664 | - | $19,546 |
| Delaware State University | $5,510 | $11,726 | $8,160 | $14,976 |
| Strayer University-Delaware | $15,135 | $15,135 | ||
| Wesley College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,087 | $14,549 | $8,160 | $15,677 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,414 when a student lives on campus and $13,298 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Goldey-Beacom College | $13,869 | $3,312 | $4,201 | $3,312 | - |
| University of Delaware | $14,838 | $1,800 | $14,838 | $1,000 | - |
| Delaware State University | $13,634 | $4,788 | $13,634 | $5,643 | - |
| Strayer University-Delaware | - | - | $9,438 | $1,125 | - |
| Wesley College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $14,114 | $3,300 | $10,528 | $2,770 | - |