by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Delaware State University, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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Attendance costs at Delaware State University varied between $27,536.00 to $37,500.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: around $27,536.00 in-state, rising to $37,500.00 out-of-state.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $10,670.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $16,866.00 |
| Total cost | $27,536.00 |
| That is 43% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,536.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$14,029.00 |
| Net price | $13,507.00 |
| That is 30% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,536.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,804.00 |
| Net price | $10,732.00 |
| That is 44% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $20,634.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $16,866.00 |
| Total cost | $37,500.00 |
| That is 95% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $37,500.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$14,029.00 |
| Net price | $23,471.00 |
| That is 22% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $37,500.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,804.00 |
| Net price | $20,696.00 |
| That is 8% above the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
Published costs have climbed year over year at a recent average of 4.2% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Freshman year | $11,185.00 | $14,078.00 | $28,699.00 |
| Senior year | $12,664.00 | $15,938.00 | $32,492.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $47,657.00 | $59,980.00 | $122,278.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $18,156.00 | $22,850.00 | $46,584.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $548.00 | $690.00 | $1,407.00 |
| Total amount paid | $65,813.00 | $82,830.00 | $168,862.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Freshman year | $11,185.00 | $14,078.00 | $28,699.00 |
| Senior year | $11,658.00 | $14,672.00 | $29,912.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $22,843.00 | $28,750.00 | $58,611.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,702.00 | $10,953.00 | $22,329.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $263.00 | $331.00 | $674.00 |
| Total amount paid | $31,546.00 | $39,703.00 | $80,939.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Freshman year | $21,570.00 | $24,463.00 | $39,084.00 |
| Senior year | $24,421.00 | $27,695.00 | $44,249.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $91,904.00 | $104,227.00 | $166,525.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $35,012.00 | $39,707.00 | $63,440.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,058.00 | $1,199.00 | $1,916.00 |
| Total amount paid | $126,916.00 | $143,933.00 | $229,965.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Freshman year | $21,570.00 | $24,463.00 | $39,084.00 |
| Senior year | $22,481.00 | $25,496.00 | $40,735.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $44,052.00 | $49,958.00 | $79,819.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,782.00 | $19,032.00 | $30,408.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $507.00 | $575.00 | $919.00 |
| Total amount paid | $60,834.00 | $68,991.00 | $110,228.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $13,910.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $15,745.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,776.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $14,338.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,445.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,336.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,170.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Delaware State University Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the grants & scholarships detail.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Delaware State University works out to $17,500.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Low ($10-20k) burden tier.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $4,750.00 |
| 25th | $8,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $17,500.00 |
| 75th | $30,937.00 |
| 90th | $41,000.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $18,463.00 |
| Middle income | $17,500.00 |
| High income | $16,500.00 |
Graduates from lower-income families carry $1,963.00 in extra median debt compared with high-income peers.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $17,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $18,250.00 |
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Delaware State University works out to $5,500.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at Delaware State University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 10.1% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Delaware State University add up to $550,328,381.00 spread across 22,482 recipients.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 74 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $10,805.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the college veterans page.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through Delaware State University, keep these questions in mind:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.