by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Delaware State University by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. In this Del State cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Delaware State University ran about $18,280 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $8,358 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $16,960 | $1,320 | $18,280 |
| In-State | $7,038 | $1,320 | $8,358 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $18,280 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Delaware State University is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from Delaware pay an average of $8,358 a year to attend Del State, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Delaware State University compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | Delaware | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Delaware State University Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Delaware State University increased with an average annual rate of 2.06% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $8,705 if the growth keeps up.
If the in-state Del State tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $17,589, and four years would cost $35,909.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 2.67%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $19,269 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $39,052 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Del State, and $80,218 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Del State.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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