Colleges in Delaware
All 8 degree-granting colleges in Delaware, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in Delaware is $24,555 per year — about $98,220 over a four-year degree.
All 8 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware Technical Community College-TerryPublicDover · Less than 2-year | $4,945 | $4,945 | Public |
| 2 | Delaware State UniversityPublicHBCUDover · Less than 2-year | $8,358 | $8,358 | Public |
| 3 | Wilmington UniversityPrivateNew Castle · Less than 2-year | $12,030 | $12,030 | Private nonprofit |
| 4 | Goldey-Beacom CollegePrivateWilmington · Less than 2-year | $13,050 | $13,050 | Private nonprofit |
| 5 | Strayer University-DelawareFor-profitWilmington · Less than 2-year | $13,515 | $13,515 | Private for-profit |
| 6 | University of DelawarePublicNewark · Less than 2-year | $15,410 | $15,410 | Public |
| 7 | Delaware College of Art and DesignPrivateWilmington · 2-year | $29,500 | $29,500 | Private nonprofit |
| 8 | Delaware Technical Community College-Central OfficePublicDover · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
Questions
What is the cheapest college in Delaware?
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry in Dover, at $4,945 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are Delaware State University ($8,358), Wilmington University ($12,030), Goldey-Beacom College ($13,050).
How much does college cost in Delaware?
The median published in-state tuition is $13,050 per year across 7 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in Delaware to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.