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University of Delaware (UD) Tuition and Costs — 2026 Breakdown

The University of Delaware, a public research institute, is dedicated to making educational and experiential opportunities accessible to the broadest possible range of audiences and participants throughout the state, the nation, and the world.

UD is home to many exceptional academic schools and units and 8 different College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences

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$16,810

Tuition

$29,342

Cost of Attendance

$17,799

Net Price

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University of Delaware (UD) Tuition and Fees

In order to apply, you need to fill up the common application form or the coalition application form. In case you are a transfer student or an international student, you will be required to submit the University of Delaware (UD) Online Application Form. The application fee is $75 and is subject to waivers in a few cases.

University of Delaware also delivers online courses to undergraduates. The average tuition fee for on-campus education is $12,250. The tuition and fee for domestic students is around $13,680 on an average. For out-state students, the tuition and fees are about $34,310. These figures mainly correspond to the students seeking undergraduate programs. The tuition and fees for the graduate courses are on an average $32,886.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$16,810	$41,400
Book & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
Room & Board cost	$12,862	$12,862
Other Expenses	$1,800	$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance	$29,342	$49,972

Before planning for an application, it is necessary to get an idea about what the future expenses would look like. Hence, we try to present a few data regarding the cost of attendance.

At University of Delaware, the total cost of attendance for both in-state students will be $29,342 on an average and for the out-state students it will be $49,972. In this regard you should note that the cost of attendance will depend on the course you choose.

The basic cost associated with room and boarding is $12,862 and for books and supplies it is another $1,000. The other expenses that you may incur might be another $1,800. This will include the cost of special sessions and additional part-time tuition fees. You might be charged extra on the basis of your choice of dining and meal plan.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$17,799

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$10,397

$30,001 to $48,000

$10,985

$48,001 to $75,000

$13,139

$75,001 to $110,000

$18,263

$110,000+

$22,995

The first and foremost detail on net price at University of Delaware is that the average net price is $15,883.

Now, on the basis of past records, we have analyzed the average net price faced by each family income group. Students belonging to a category of family income on or under $30,000, will have to bear an average net price of $10,397. Similarly, a family income range of $30,001 to $48,000 and $48,001 to $75,000 can set your net price amount close to $10,985 and $13,139 respectively. A family income group lying between $75,001 to $110,000 should generally face a net price of $18,263 for the University of Delaware. In case you do not belong to any of the following income brackets and your income lies on or above $110,000, then you can expect your net price to rise to even $22,995.

You may also use UD's Net Price Calculator in order to get a better idea of your net price.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$16,810	$41,400
Room & Board Cost	$12,862	$12,862
Total Tuition & Fees	$26,542	$47,172

University of Delaware offers honorarium in the areas like anthropology, mathematics, agricultural sciences and information systems. Undergraduates can choose their majors as per their areas of interest. The tuition fee on an average for the under-graduation courses is $13,680. The total tuition and fee including all other expenses as discussed above can go up to an amount of $26,542. The room and boarding expenses will be at $12,862.

Apart from the room and boarding costs (on-campus only), the other cost components might differ slightly for the non-residential students. Their tuition and fees amount in average is around $34,310 and the total cost may go up to an amount of $47,172 which is higher than the average cost structure of the undergraduate students.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$32,886	$32,886
Fees	$792	$792

Moving on to the tuition and fees charged for students who wish to join postgraduate programs offered at UD, the amount stands at $34,956 per year. This includes $34,164 for the graduate tuition as well as an amount of $792 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$1,827
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$510

The credit hour for this university is calculated on the basis of classroom hours. 1 credit hour is equivalent to 2 classroom hours. University of Delaware’s cost per credit hour for each of the undergraduate programs will be $510. A similar estimate can be drawn out for the graduate programs which might attract a cost per credit hour of $1,827.

For more knowledge on the cost per credit hour, you are advised to visit the official university webpage.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$12,862	$12,862
Other Expense	$1,800	$1,800
Book & Supplies	$1,000	$1,000

Studying in a university is much more than paying for tuition and fees, and we understand that. Housing and boarding options can be both on-campus and off-campus, it solely depends on the convenience of the students. However, finding off-campus housing can be a bit difficult and it helps to have a guide to go about it.

That being said, the on-campus expenses would give you a figure of $12,862 as the room and boarding expenses and $1,000 for books and supplies which is the same for all categories of students. Other additional expenses should not exceed an amount of $1,800.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$12,862

Off Campus

$12,862

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$1,800

Off Campus

$1,800

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,000

Off Campus

$1,000

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Masters	NA	$1,827
Graduate Certificate	NA	NA
Certificate	NA	$1,100
Certificate	NA	$1,100

University of Delaware (UD) offers 20 online programs across 8 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

The current projected cost of attending a four-year graduate course, along with the living expenses, at University of Delaware is around $206,562 as per official data. Notably, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $17,539 in 2018-2019, $15,883 in 2017-2018, and $16,286 in 2016-2017.

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University of Delaware (UD) Tuition and Fees

Total Cost of Attendance

Average Net Price by Family Income

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Graduate Tuition and Fees

Cost Per Credit Hour

Campus Housing Expenses

Campus Housing Expenses

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

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