Paying for Delaware State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,314 23.40%	$20,250 10.78%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$8,160 48.09%	$14,976 27.72%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Delaware State University (Delaware State) are $10,314 for Delaware residents and $20,250 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Delaware State.

75% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $11,149. It could cover 55.06% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,087 for Delaware residents and $29,023 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Delaware State's 4-year tuition is $46,383 for Delaware residents and $86,046 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $132,473 for Delaware residents and $172,136 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Delaware State University is $10,314 for Delaware residents and $20,250 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 23.40% for Delaware residents and increased by 10.78% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($8,884) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,560.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Delaware State is $12,728 for Delaware residents and $22,432 for out-of-state students, a 10.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Delaware State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,358	$18,280	$18,548
2023-2024	$10,314	$20,250	$18,422
Change % 2023-2024	23.40%	10.78%	-0.68%
2024-2025	$12,728	$22,432	$18,297

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $8,160 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $14,976. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,802) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Delaware State is $12,085 for Delaware residents and $19,127 for out-of-state students , a 27.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Delaware State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$5,510	$11,726	$18,548
2023-2024	$8,160	$14,976	$18,422
Change % 2023-2024	48.09%	27.72%	-0.68%
2024-2025	$12,085	$19,127	$18,297

Cost Per Credit Hour

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 Delaware State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $346 for Delaware residents and $764 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $455 for Delaware residents and $948 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$293	$707
	2023-2024	$346	$764
	2024-2025	$409	$826
Graduate	2022-2023	$430	$948
	2023-2024	$455	$948
	2024-2025	$481	$948

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,422 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 0.68% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 6.81% compared to the previous year.

The Delaware State's 2024 on-campus COA is $30,236 for state residents and $40,172 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $31,091 for state residents and $41,027 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Delaware State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,314
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$20,250
Room & Board	$13,634	$13,634
Personal Expenses	$4,788	$5,643
Books & Supplies	$1,500
COA (In-State)	$30,236	$31,091
COA (Out-of-State)	$40,172	$41,027

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Delaware State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Delaware State is $46,383 for Delaware residents and $86,046 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.

Delaware State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,803	$11,315	$11,852	$12,414	$46,383
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$20,743	$21,247	$21,764	$22,293	$86,046
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,315	$11,852	$12,414	$13,002	$48,582
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$21,247	$21,764	$22,293	$22,835	$88,139
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,852	$12,414	$13,002	$13,619	$50,886
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$21,764	$22,293	$22,835	$23,391	$90,283
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$12,414	$13,002	$13,619	$14,264	$53,298
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$22,293	$22,835	$23,391	$23,959	$92,478
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$13,002	$13,619	$14,264	$14,940	$55,825
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$22,835	$23,391	$23,959	$24,542	$94,728

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

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 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $132,473 for Delaware residents and $172,136 for out-of-state students.

Delaware State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$31,326	$32,478	$33,799	$35,176	$132,473
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$41,266	$42,410	$43,606	$44,854	$172,136
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$32,478	$33,694	$35,071	$36,507	$137,470
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$42,410	$43,606	$44,854	$46,156	$177,026
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$33,694	$34,975	$36,411	$37,908	$142,730
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$43,606	$44,854	$46,156	$47,511	$182,127
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$34,975	$36,323	$37,820	$39,381	$148,262
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$44,854	$46,156	$47,511	$48,921	$187,442
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$36,323	$37,739	$39,300	$40,928	$154,073
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$46,156	$47,511	$48,921	$50,387	$192,975

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 75% 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 $87,877 for Delaware residents and $127,540 for out-of-state students.

Delaware State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$20,177	$21,329	$22,650	$24,027	$87,877
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,117	$31,261	$32,457	$33,705	$127,540
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$21,329	$22,545	$23,922	$25,358	$92,874
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,261	$32,457	$33,705	$35,007	$132,430
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$22,545	$23,826	$25,262	$26,759	$98,134
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,457	$33,705	$35,007	$36,362	$137,531
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$23,826	$25,174	$26,671	$28,232	$103,666
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$33,705	$35,007	$36,362	$37,772	$142,846
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,174	$26,590	$28,151	$29,779	$109,477
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$35,007	$36,362	$37,772	$39,238	$148,379

	In-State	Out-of-State
Delaware State University	$10,314	$20,250
Coppin State University	$7,001	$13,789
Savannah State University	$5,498	$16,219
Bethune-Cookman University	$14,794
Howard University	$33,344
Norfolk State University	$9,910	$21,412