Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,977 when living on campus and $32,005 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,765 when living on campus and $48,793 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $13,197 | $29,985 | $1,250 | $17,530 | $17,558 |
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 $29,985 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Delaware requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,720 and Delaware State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,250 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Delaware | $15,410 | $37,930 | $16,080 | $39,720 |
| Delaware State University | $8,358 | $18,280 | $10,314 | $20,250 |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,884 | $28,105 | $13,197 | $29,985 |
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 $17,261 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 13.60% 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 | |
| University of Delaware | $18,664 | $18,664 | - | $19,546 |
| Delaware State University | $5,510 | $11,726 | $8,160 | $14,976 |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,087 | $15,195 | $8,160 | $17,261 |
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 $17,530 when a student lives on campus and $17,558 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Delaware | $14,838 | $1,800 | $14,838 | $1,000 | - |
| Delaware State University | $13,634 | $4,788 | $13,634 | $5,643 | - |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,236 | $3,294 | $14,236 | $3,322 | - |