Here are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry stood at $5,445 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $12,308. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees were $870 in-state and $870 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,575 | $11,438 |
| Fees | $870 | $870 |
| Total | $5,445 | $12,308 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Delaware Technical Community College-Terry charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Delaware Technical Community College-Terry tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In DE | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,575 | $11,438 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,575 | $11,438 |
| One Year Ago | $4,575 | $11,438 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,575 | $11,438 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Delaware Tech has moved over recent reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.36%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,627. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.41%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $12,481.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,627 | $12,481 |
| In 2 Years | $5,815 | $12,656 |
| In 3 Years | $6,010 | $12,834 |
| In 4 Years | $6,211 | $13,014 |
| In 5 Years | $6,419 | $13,197 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $50,985, or about $23,663 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry, visit the Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Financial Aid page.