by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Delaware State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Delaware State University amounted to $10,670 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $20,634. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees came to $1,620 in-state and $1,620 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,050 | $19,014 |
| Fees | $1,620 | $1,620 |
| Total | $10,670 | $20,634 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will Delaware State University cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Delaware State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In DE | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Delaware State University is fairly typical on price.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Delaware State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Delaware State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,038 | $16,960 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,038 | $16,960 |
| One Year Ago | $8,544 | $18,480 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,050 | $19,014 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Del State has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.9%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $21,230 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 8.95%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $11,625. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.22%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $21,505.
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 | $11,625 | $21,505 |
| In 2 Years | $12,665 | $22,413 |
| In 3 Years | $13,798 | $23,359 |
| In 4 Years | $15,033 | $24,345 |
| In 5 Years | $16,378 | $25,373 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $91,622, compared with about $53,121 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Delaware State University, go to the Delaware State University Financial Aid page.
