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What 4 years of college costs in Delaware before aid
Across 6 four-year colleges in Delaware, the projected 4-year in-state total runs from ~$23,600 to ~$77,100, with a median of ~$51,600. That median sits below the national median of ~$69,200. Every figure is an estimate from published rates before aid. Totals cover tuition and fees for 2026 entry; housing, meals, and books are extra.
| School | Sector | Projected 4-year total | Growth / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry (projected from 2023 data) | public | ~$23,600 | 3.9% |
| Goldey-Beacom College (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$41,600 | -5.6% |
| Delaware State University (projected from 2023 data) | public | ~$49,000 | 3.9% |
| Wilmington University (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$54,300 | 2.1% |
| Strayer University-Delaware (projected from 2023 data) | private | ~$57,700 | 0.8% |
| University of Delaware (2026-27 announced rate) | public | ~$77,100 | 3.5% |
The 6 projected totals above for Delaware are estimates: published in-state tuition and fees before aid, compounded at each school's own historical growth rate where one exists and a conservative national rate otherwise, bridged forward from each school's latest reported year. Housing, meals, and books are not included. See the methodology.