Delaware State University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Delaware State University?

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees total $10,670 for Delaware residents and $21,204 for nonresidents. Those figures combine reported tuition of $9,050 or $19,014, respectively, with $1,620 in required fees. They are published charges, not a student's final bill after aid.

Reported room and board add about $16,174 for an academic year, and books and supplies add about $1,500. Using those figures produces an illustrative subtotal of $28,344 for a resident or $38,308 for a nonresident living with a meal plan. Neither subtotal is a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges may add to it. Commuters will have different living and travel costs.

Financial aid can change the amount a student pays. For 2024-25, 92% of students were reported as receiving financial aid, and the average undergraduate grant award was $13,619 among recipients included in that measure. Grants and scholarships generally do not require repayment, while loans do. Eligible students can seek federal aid through the FAFSA and ask about Delaware programs and university scholarships; eligibility and deadlines vary. The reported average net price for students from families earning $0-$48,000 was $12,452, but an individual aid offer is a better planning tool than an average.

What are the work-study opportunities at Delaware State University?

Delaware State University students can pursue campus employment and, if eligible, Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is need-based federal aid earned through an approved job; it is not an upfront discount on tuition, and an award does not by itself place a student in a position. Students should review their aid offer and the university's student-job application process before counting on employment income.

The university also reports career support for undergraduates, including individual and group counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job listings, career fairs, and on-campus employer recruitment. These services can help students explore occupations and seek internships or jobs, but they are not employment outcomes. Internships are not required of every student; requirements depend on the major. A part-time job, a credit-bearing internship, and Federal Work-Study may therefore involve different eligibility, pay, and academic rules.