by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Delaware, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware ran $16,810 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $41,400. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $2,210 in-state and $2,210 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,600 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
| Total | $16,810 | $41,400 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does University of Delaware cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how University of Delaware tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In DE | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, University of Delaware sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the University of Delaware Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Delaware has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,980 | $34,840 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,370 | $35,890 |
| One Year Ago | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,600 | $39,190 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UD has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 4.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $43,059 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.83%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $17,453. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.93%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $43,027.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $17,453 | $43,027 |
| In 2 Years | $18,121 | $44,718 |
| In 3 Years | $18,814 | $46,476 |
| In 4 Years | $19,534 | $48,303 |
| In 5 Years | $20,281 | $50,202 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $182,524, or close to $73,922 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Delaware, go to the University of Delaware Financial Aid page.
