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Data source: U.S. College Scorecard · Planning cycle 2026 · Methodology

Colleges in Delaware (2026)

9 four-year colleges in Delaware — 5 public, 3 private non-profit.

9

4-Year Colleges

$8,450

Avg In-State Tuition

$17,013

Avg Out-of-State Tuition

68%

Avg Acceptance Rate

Colleges in Delaware

9 schools

University of Delaware campus

University of Delaware

Newark, DE · Public · 18,812 students · Large (> 15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$16,931

↑ 19% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

79%

↑ 28% above avg · Strong outcomes

Earnings

$72,950

↑ 157% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$16,080

↑ 58% above avg · In-state

Acceptance

65%

↓ 4% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

Solid graduation outcomes with competitive post-graduation earnings, a large campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
  • Value-focused public education
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Delaware Technical Community College-Terry campus

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

Dover, DE · Public · 11,012 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$8,033

↓ 43% below avg · Affordable

Grad rate

20%

↓ 68% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$41,448

↑ 46% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$4,965

↓ 51% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Strong affordability with lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average, competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Budget-conscious students
  • Value-focused public education
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Wilmington University campus

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE · Private · 8,497 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$15,355

↑ 8% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

21%

↓ 66% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$53,844

↑ 90% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$12,330

↓ 50% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
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Delaware State University campus

Delaware State University

Dover, DE · Public · 4,630 students · Medium (2,000–15,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$15,745

↑ 11% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

42%

↓ 32% below avg · Needs improvement

Earnings

$49,307

↑ 74% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$10,314

In-state

Acceptance

62%

↓ 9% below avg · Moderate

AI insight

Lower graduation outcomes compared to the national average with competitive post-graduation earnings, a medium campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Career-focused education
  • Value-focused public education
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Goldey-Beacom College campus

Goldey-Beacom College

Wilmington, DE · Private · 634 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

$16,957

↑ 19% above avg · Moderate cost

Grad rate

63%

On track

Earnings

$59,892

↑ 111% above avg · Strong ROI

Tuition

$13,440

↓ 45% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

77%

↑ 13% above avg · Accessible

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings with a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
  • Career-focused education
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Strayer University-Delaware campus

Strayer University-Delaware

Wilmington, DE · Private · 240 students · Small (< 2,000)

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$40,092

↑ 41% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$13,920

↓ 43% below avg · Out-of-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings with a small campus environment. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Small campus preference
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Delaware Technical Community College-Stanton/Wilmington

Wilmington, DE · Public

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$41,448

↑ 46% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$5,445

↓ 47% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Value-focused public education
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Delaware Technical Community College-Owens

Georgetown, DE · Public

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

$41,448

↑ 46% above avg · Moderate ROI

Tuition

$5,445

↓ 47% below avg · In-state

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Competitive post-graduation earnings. Best suited for students weighing cost, outcomes, and campus size alongside their personal goals.

Good fit for

  • Value-focused public education
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Relay Graduate School of Education - Delaware

Wilmington, DE · Private

Key metricsFull breakdown →
Net price

N/A

Not available

Grad rate

N/A

Not available

Earnings

N/A

Not available

Tuition

N/A

Not available

Acceptance

N/A

Not available

AI insight

Relay Graduate School of Education - Delaware offers programs and campus life in Wilmington, DE. Open the full profile for detailed outcomes and fit analysis.

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Tuition Comparison

Public universities in Delaware offer significantly lower in-state tuition for state residents.

Delaware Technical Community College-Stanton/Wilmington

Public · Wilmington

In-state: $5,445

Out-of-state: $12,308

Delaware Technical Community College-Owens

Public · Georgetown

In-state: $5,445

Out-of-state: $12,308

Relay Graduate School of Education - Delaware

Private · Wilmington

Out-of-state: N/A

University of Delaware

Public · Newark

In-state: $16,080

Out-of-state: $39,720

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

Public · Dover

In-state: $4,965

Out-of-state: $11,828

Wilmington University

Private · New Castle

Out-of-state: $12,330

Delaware State University

Public · Dover

In-state: $10,314

Out-of-state: $20,250

Goldey-Beacom College

Private · Wilmington

Out-of-state: $13,440

Strayer University-Delaware

Private · Wilmington

Out-of-state: $13,920

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