Published cost of attendance is $27,939. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $11,135, middle-income families pay around $15,701, higher-income families pay approximately $17,326.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $27,939 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,634 |
| Room and Board | $16,664 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,029 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,910 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,135 |
| $30–48k | $12,452 |
| $48–75k | $15,701 |
| $75–110k | $17,633 |
| $110k+ | $17,326 |
Published cost of attendance is $27,939. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $11,135, middle-income families pay around $15,701, higher-income families pay approximately $17,326. Azimuth ranks Delaware State University #647 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 54.6 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $42,541. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,957, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $56,957, placing Delaware State University in the 31.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,567 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Delaware State University in the 30.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Delaware State University #1007 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Delaware State University also sits in the 8.6 percentile for median low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the four-year horizon, with low-income graduates earning $35,700. The program mix at Delaware State University is anchored by Health, which shapes both the scale and character of graduate earnings. Nursing stands out as the program combining the largest graduate cohort with strong median earnings, making it a key driver of institution-wide outcomes. Kinesiology is the largest program by scale, graduating 81 students with median earnings of $49,115 four years after enrollment; Azimuth ranks Kinesiology #185 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . The Nursing program graduates 65 students with median earnings of $94,568, and Azimuth ranks Nursing #164 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Among the highest-earning programs, Psychology, General program graduates 59 students with median earnings of $49,132 four years after enrollment, while Communication and Media Studies and Business Administration round out the upper tier of the earnings distribution.
