Delaware Out of State Total Cost Ranking

The Cheapest Colleges in Delaware by Out of State Total Cost for 2023

Cheapest Colleges in Delaware by Out of State Total Cost

If you're looking for an affordable university in Delaware but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Delaware for international students.

Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Delaware list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.

Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Delaware tuition ranking.

The most affordable four year colleges in Delaware are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.

What is the cheapest college in Delaware? Leading the colleges list is University of Phoenix Delaware in Wilmington with an out of state total cost of $16,400.

Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.

All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.

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Delaware's Cheapest Colleges by Out of State Total Cost
College Out of State Total Cost Rating Value
#1 University of Phoenix Delaware

Wilmington, Private For Profit

$16,400 NA NA
#2 Wilmington University

New Castle, Private Not For Profit

$19,560 NA NA
#3 Goldey Beacom College

Wilmington, Private Not For Profit

$23,950 NA NA
#4 Widener University Delaware Campus

Wilmington, Private Not For Profit

$26,064 NA NA
#5 Delaware State University

Dover, Public Not For Profit

$33,348 27 7
#6 Wesley College

Dover, Private Not For Profit

$41,148 NA NA
#7 University of Delaware

Newark, Public Not For Profit

$51,622 75 80