What college costs in Delaware
We have federal cost data for 5 four-year colleges in Delaware: 2 public and 3 private. For 2024–25, the median cost of attendance was $30,952 at public colleges (in-state) and $25,158 at private colleges. The median average net price, what students who got federal aid actually paid, was $15,644. Colleges are sorted by average net price.
Delaware state financial aid
- State Higher Education Agency: Delaware Higher Education Commission
Source: U.S. Department of Education state contacts. State grants usually require state residency and the FAFSA.
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware State UniversityDover | $27,939 | $13,910 | $11,135 |
| University of DelawareNewark | $30,952 | $17,799 | $10,901 |
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldey-Beacom CollegeWilmington | $26,502 | $15,554 | $11,367 |
| Wilmington UniversityNew Castle | $19,644 | $15,644 | $15,500 |
| Strayer University-DelawareWilmington | $25,158 | $22,593 | $22,593 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, cost of attendance 2024–25. Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid; it doesn't apply to international students. Public costs are in-state. Colleges with too little reported data are left out.