University of Delaware's published cost of attendance is $30,952. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,901, middle-income families pay around $13,225, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,580.
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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) | $30,952 |
| Tuition and Fees | $41,400 |
| Room and Board | $15,386 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$13,153 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,799 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,901 |
| $30–48k | $10,099 |
| $48–75k | $13,225 |
| $75–110k | $17,401 |
| $110k+ | $25,580 |
University of Delaware's published cost of attendance is $30,952. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,901, middle-income families pay around $13,225, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,580. Azimuth ranks University of Delaware #748 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of Delaware participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside institutional aid. The institution's aid structure is need-based; families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,572, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $43,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $77,675, median federal debt of $24,572 projects to a monthly payment of about $278 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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 of University of Lynchburg earn median 4-year earnings of $77,675, placing University of Delaware in the 85.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,349 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Delaware in the 35.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Delaware #286 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects strength in applied and health-related fields. Finance is the largest program with 310 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $101,605, representing 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Research Psychology program graduates 234 students earning $63,614, while Digital Marketing and Kinesiology round out the top programs with 216 and 210 graduates respectively. The concentration in Business — the institution's dominant program family — anchors the earnings profile and aligns with regional healthcare and life-sciences employer demand in the Lynchburg area.
