Paying for University of Delaware

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$16,080 4.35%	$39,720 4.72%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$19,546 4.73%	$19,546 4.73%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Delaware (UD) are $16,080 for Delaware residents and $39,720 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

70% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $12,518. It could cover 31.52% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,200 for Delaware residents and $44,840 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

UD's 4-year tuition is $67,949 for Delaware residents and $168,165 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $141,987 for Delaware residents and $242,203 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 University of Delaware is $16,080 for Delaware residents and $39,720 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.35% for Delaware residents and increased by 4.72% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of UD is $16,779 for Delaware residents and $41,594 for out-of-state students, a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UD Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,410	$37,930	$16,034
2023-2024	$16,080	$39,720	$16,638
Change % 2023-2024	4.35%	4.72%	3.77%
2024-2025	$16,779	$41,594	$17,265

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $19,546 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $19,546. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UD is $20,470 for Delaware residents and $20,470 for out-of-state students , a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

UD Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$18,664	$18,664	$16,034
2023-2024	$19,546	$19,546	$16,638
Change % 2023-2024	4.73%	4.73%	3.77%
2024-2025	$20,470	$20,470	$17,265

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 UD. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $585 for Delaware residents and $1,570 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,028.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$557	$1,495
	2023-2024	$585	$1,570
	2024-2025	$614	$1,649
Graduate	2022-2023	$979	$979
	2023-2024	$1,028	$1,028
	2024-2025	$1,079	$1,079

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,638 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.77% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.96% compared to the previous year.

The UD's 2024 on-campus COA is $33,718 for state residents and $57,358 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $32,918 for state residents and $56,558 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At UD
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$16,080
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$39,720
Room & Board	$14,838	$14,838
Personal Expenses	$1,800	$1,000
Books & Supplies	$1,000
COA (In-State)	$33,718	$32,918
COA (Out-of-State)	$57,358	$56,558

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 UD?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UD is $67,949 for Delaware residents and $168,165 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.

UD 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,435	$16,798	$17,169	$17,548	$67,949
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$40,628	$41,556	$42,505	$43,476	$168,165
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$16,798	$17,169	$17,548	$17,935	$69,449
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$41,556	$42,505	$43,476	$44,470	$172,007
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,169	$17,548	$17,935	$18,331	$70,983
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$42,505	$43,476	$44,470	$45,486	$175,937
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,548	$17,935	$18,331	$18,736	$72,550
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$43,476	$44,470	$45,486	$46,525	$179,956
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,935	$18,331	$18,736	$19,149	$74,151
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$44,470	$45,486	$46,525	$47,588	$184,068

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 $141,987 for Delaware residents and $242,203 for out-of-state students.

UD 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$34,415	$35,126	$35,852	$36,594	$141,987
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$58,607	$59,884	$61,189	$62,523	$242,203
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$35,126	$35,852	$36,594	$37,352	$144,925
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$59,884	$61,189	$62,523	$63,887	$247,482
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$35,852	$36,594	$37,352	$38,126	$147,925
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$61,189	$62,523	$63,887	$65,281	$252,879
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$36,594	$37,352	$38,126	$38,917	$150,989
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$62,523	$63,887	$65,281	$66,706	$258,396
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$37,352	$38,126	$38,917	$39,724	$154,119
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$63,887	$65,281	$66,706	$68,162	$264,035

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 70% 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 $91,915 for Delaware residents and $192,131 for out-of-state students.

UD 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,897	$22,608	$23,334	$24,076	$91,915
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$46,089	$47,366	$48,671	$50,005	$192,131
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$22,608	$23,334	$24,076	$24,834	$94,853
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$47,366	$48,671	$50,005	$51,369	$197,410
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,334	$24,076	$24,834	$25,608	$97,853
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$48,671	$50,005	$51,369	$52,763	$202,807
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,076	$24,834	$25,608	$26,399	$100,917
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$50,005	$51,369	$52,763	$54,188	$208,324
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$24,834	$25,608	$26,399	$27,206	$104,047
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$51,369	$52,763	$54,188	$55,644	$213,963

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Delaware	$16,080	$39,720
William & Mary	$25,041	$49,412
Towson University	$11,306	$28,326
Drexel University	$60,663
College of Charleston	$12,978	$36,858
University of North Carolina Wilmington	$7,317	$22,985