Tuition & Fees
Fees for 2026-2027 Academic Year
PAYMENTS/PAYMENT PLAN
Payment Information
Delaware State University accepts student payments in the form of cash, check, credit card, or electronic transfer, with the exception of American Express.
Undergraduate
Full-time Student Tuition Fees
The amounts below include the mandatory fees for every full-time student which are the Student Activity Fee, Student Center Complex Fee, Technology Fee, and Athletic Fee.
| IN-STATE | FALL | SPRING | YEARLY TOTAL |
|
Full-Time |
$5,084.50 | $5,084.50 | $10,169 |
| Total Fees | $810 | $810 | $1,620 |
|
Student Health Insurance Fee |
$600 | $600 | $1,200 |
| Totals | $6,494.50 | $6,494.50 | $12,989 |
| OUT-OF-STATE | FALL | SPRING | YEARLY TOTAL |
| Full-Time (12-18 credit hours) |
$10,086 | $10,086 | $20,172 |
| Total Fees | $810 | $810 | $1,620 |
| Student Health Insurance Fee (12 or more credit hours)* |
$600 | $600 | $1,200 |
| Totals | $11,496 | $11,496 | $22,992 |
All fees are subject to change
Fees are applied on a per-semester basis
*Students with adequate health insurance coverage may be able to opt/waive out of this fee. More information on opting out or activating student health insurance coverage.
Part-time Students
| (1-11 credit hours) | IN-STATE | OUT-OF-STATE |
| Per Credit Hour | $412 | $835 |
| Registration Fee | $50 | $50 |
| Technology Fee | $250 | $250 |
| Student Center Complex Fee (Pro-rated based on total number of credit hours) |
$225 | $225 |
| Student Activity Fee (Pro-rated based on total number of credit hours) |
$135 | $135 |
| Athletic Fee (Part-Time, Per Semester) | $75 | $75 |
| Athletic Fee (Full-Time, Per Semester) | $150 | $150 |
All fees are subject to change
Fees are applied on a per-semester basis
DSU Online Undergraduate
| TUITION AND FEES | |
| FALL AND SPRING | |
| 0-3 Credit Hours | $544 per credit hour 3 hrs = $1,632 |
| 4-6 Credit Hours | $522 per credit hour 6 hrs = $3,132 |
| 7-9 Credit Hours | $500 per credit hour 9 hrs = $4,500 |
| 10-12 Credit Hours | $487 per credit hour 12 hrs = $5,844 |
| 13-15 Credit Hours | $485 per credit hour 15 hrs = $7,275 |
| 16-18 Credit Hours | $482 per credit hour 18 hrs = $8,676 |
| Registration Fee | $50 Per Semester |
| Distance Ed. Fee | $50 Per Class |
| Technology Fee | $250.00 Per Semester |
All fees are subject to change
Fees are applied on a per-semester basis
Student Meal Plan Options
(Resident students MUST select one of the first four below.)
| FALL | SPRING | YEARLY TOTAL | |
| 19 Meal **($200 Flex) | $2,833.50 | $2,833.50 | $5,667.00 |
| 200 Block ($225 Flex) | $2,774.50 | $2,774.50 | $5,549.00 |
|
125 Block ($150 Flex) |
$2,607.00 | $2,607.00 | $5,214.00 |
| 75 Block ($150 Flex) Courtyard |
$949.50 | $949.50 | $1,899.00 |
| Hornet Dollars* | $1,153.50 | $1,153.50 | $2,307.00 |
| 75 Block PLUS* ($150) |
$949.50 | $949.50 | $1,899.00 |
| 50 Block PLUS * ($150 Flex) |
$708.50 | $708.50 | $1,417.00 |
** Required for all Residential Freshmen Students
Meal plan yearly totals do NOT include summer sessions
* Option available only to off-campus, commuters, faculty and staff
Housing
All students who reside in University Housing are required to be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester. Students who are enrolled in less than 12 credit hours per semester will be assessed a part-time boarder fee to adjust the student’s account to reflect full-time charges.
Boarding Students:
BOARDING STUDENTS: Freshmen are assigned rooms in traditional residence halls, which are co-ed facilities. Upperclassmen, in traditional housing assignments, have the option to apply for the other University housing once a minimum of 27 credit hours have been obtained.
Traditional Residence Halls
| PER SEMESTER | PER YEAR | |
| Evers/Jenkins | $4,153.50 | $8,307.00 |
| Warren-Franklin Hall | $4,459.50 | $8,919.00 |
| Wynder Towers | $4,459.50 | $8,919.00 |
| Williams Hall Single (DSU Downtown) | $6,086.00 | $12,172.00 |
| Carpenter Hall (DSU Downtown) | $3,464.00 | $6,928.00 |
| Gooding Hall Single (DSU Downtown) | $6,086.00 | $12,172.00 |
University Courtyard
| PER SEMESTER | PER YEAR | |
| Two Bedrooms/Two Bath | $7,227.00 | $14,454.00 |
| Four Bedrooms/Two Bath | $6,202.00 | $12,404.00 |
University Village Apartments
| PER SEMESTER | PER YEAR | |
| One Bedroom/One Bath | $7,601.50 | $15,203.00 |
| Two Bedrooms/Two Bath | $7,227.00 | $14,454.00 |
| Two Bedrooms/One Bath | $5,622.50 | $11,244.00 |
| Four Bedrooms/Two Bath | $5,408.00 | $10,816.00 |
| Two Bedrooms/One Bath Suite | $5,144.00 | $10,288.00 |
Tubman Laws Hall (Traditional)
| PER SEMESTER | PER YEAR | |
| Four Bedroom Suite | $6,119.50 | $12,239.00 |
| Two Bedroom Suite | $6,450.00 | $12,900.00 |
| Four Bedroom/Two Bath (kitchenette) | $6,670.50 | $13,341.00 |
Malmberg Hall - DSU Downtown (Traditional)
| PER SEMESTER | PER YEAR | |
| Two Bedroom Suite | $5,212.50 | $10,425.00 |
| Efficiency/1 BR w/Kitchen | $6,859.50 | $13,719.00 |
| 1 BR w/Kitchenette | $6,859.50 | $13,719.00 |
ZIMMERMAN HALL - DSU Downtown (Traditional)
| PER SEMESTER | PER YEAR | |
| Double Residence – 2 BR/2 Bath w/Kitchen | $7,023.50 | $14,046.00 |
Traditional Housing Deposit: A $200.00 housing deposit is required to secure your housing assignment for the academic year. Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The housing deposit is non-refundable if not received by June 30.
Security Deposit/Application Fee: A $300.00 security deposit and a $100.00 application fee are required to secure your housing assignment in the University Courtyard or the University Village apartment complexes. The application fee is non-refundable.
Winter
| Per Credit Hour | $533 |
| Registration Fee | $50 each semester |
| Technology Fee | $55 (Pro-rated based on total number of credit hours) |
| Online Distance Education Fee Applies to online classes) |
$50 per class |
Summer
| TUITION AND FEES | In-State | Out-of-State |
| Per Credit Hour | $261 | $533 |
| Registration Fee | $50 | $50 |
| Technology Fee | $55 | $55 |
| Student Center Complex Fee | $225 | $225 |
| Summer Housing Options | Per Session | Per semester |
| Traditional Residence Halls | $800 | $1,600 |
Tuition and Fees | Dover
| IN-STATE | OUT-OF-STATE | DOCTORAL | |
| Per Credit Hour | $455 | $948 *$455 |
$675 |
| Registration Fee (per semester) | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Technology Fee (per semester) | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| Athletic Fee (per semester) | $35 | $35 | $35 |
| Graduate Student Activity Fee (per semester) 4 credits or more - $60/3 credits or less - $30 |
$60 | $60 | $60 |
| Totals (with one credit hour) | $635 | $1,128 | $885 |
*Extended to residents of VA, NJ, DC, MD and NY
All fees are subject to change
Tuition and Fees | Wilmington
| MBA | Public Administration |
Social Work, Sport Administration |
|
| Per Credit Hour | $550 | $480 | $455 |
| Registration Fee (per-semester) | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Technology Fee (per-semester) | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| Athletic Fee (per-semester) | $35 | $35 | $35 |
| Graduate Student Activity Fee (per-semester) 4 credits or more $60/3 credits or less - $30 |
$60 | $60 | $60 |
| Totals (with one credit hour) | $730 | $660 | $635 |
All fees are subject to change
Fees are applied on a per-semester basis
Tuition and Fees | DSU Online
| MBA | MSN, Leadership Studies, Public Health, Psychology | Public Administration |
Social Work, Sport Administration |
|
| Per Credit Hour | $550 | $500 | $480 | $455 |
| Registration Fee | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
| Technology Fee | $55 | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| Distance Education Fee (per class) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| Totals (with one credit hour) | $715 | $665 | $645 | $620 |
All fees are subject to change
Fees are applied on a per-semester basis
Tuition and Fees | MOT Program
| MOT | Yearly Total | Fall | Spring | Program Fees | Level IIA & IIB Fieldwork |
| Year 1 | $35,913 | $13,272 | $15,168 | $1,785 | $5,688 |
| Year 2 | $28,579 | $9,480 | $11,376 | $2,035 | $5,688 |
| Total Cost | $64,492 | $22,752 | $26,544 | $3,820 | $11,376 |
MOT required university fees will be assessed yearly. The required fees are used to support department costs including the modernization of equipment and instrumentation for instructional studies and student projects and are used to support effective maintenance of equipment in the daily operation of the department. Also, program fees cover annual accreditation costs.
Student Health Insurance Fee*
| Fall | Spring | Yearly Total |
| $600.00 | $600.00 | $1,200.00 |
* 12 or more credit hours. Students with adequate health insurance coverage may be able to opt/waive out of this fee. More information on opting out or activating student health insurance coverage.
SENIOR CITIZEN’S FEE WAIVER Program
Delaware State University proudly supports lifelong learning and is committed to helping older adults pursue educational opportunities. If you are a Delaware resident age 60 or older. In that case, you may be eligible to take courses at DSU tuition-free through the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver Program, as authorized by Delaware law (14 Del. C. § 3410).
Who is Eligible?
To participate in this program, you must:
- Age: Be at least 60 years old on or before the first day of the scheduled term
- Citizenship/Residency: Delaware citizen or resident
- Academic status: Admitted and enrolled as a formal degree candidate (matriculated undergraduate or graduate student), Non-degree or Certificate students
Covered Waiver Items:
Application fees, course registration fees, and other related fees as defined by institutional practice and Board authorization.
Not Waived:
Books, supplies, laboratory fees, shop fees, program-specific fees, housing, dining, or other student service charges not authorized as “related fees”.
Important Notes
Enrollment is based on available space. You can only register after the regular registration period ends, if seats are still open
Programs with selective admissions (e.g., competitive health programs, certain graduate/professional programs, clinical placements) may be excluded
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re interested in taking courses at DSU under this program, we encourage you to reach out to either the Office of Admissions or the Registrar’s Office.
Fees
Itemized Fees for the Academic Year
| Application Fee (Graduate/Doctoral) | $50 |
| Application Fee (Undergraduate) | $35 |
| Athletic Fee (Full-Time undergraduate) per semester | $150 |
| Athletic Fee (Part-Time undergraduate) per semester | $75 |
| Athletic Fee (Graduate/Doctoral) per semester | $35 |
| Course Overload Fee Per Credit Hour* (In-State) | $412 |
| Course Overload Fee Per Credit Hour* (Out-of-State) | $835 |
| Distance Education Fee (Per Course) | $60 |
| Drop Fee (Per Drop Slip) | $10 |
| Failure to Pre-Register Fee* | $50 |
| Graduate Nursing Program Fee per semester | $125 |
| Graduate Social Work Program Fee per semester | $125 |
| Graduate Student Activity Fee–Full Time (4 credits or more) | $60 |
| Graduate Student Activity Fee–Part Time (3 credits or less) | $30 |
| Graduation Fee (Undergraduate/Graduate/Doctoral) | $175 |
| Graduate Sustaining Fee (Master’s)* | $175 |
| Graduate Sustaining Fee (Doctoral)* | $175 |
| Late Payment Fee* | $100 |
| Late Registration Fee* | $50 |
| Hornets Payment Plan Enrollment Fee* | $35 |
| Hornets Payment Plan Late Fee | $35 |
| Hornets Payment Plan Enrollment Fee – Past Due Balances* | $30 (4-6 mo) |
| Hornets Payment Plan Enrollment Fee – Past Due Balances* | $50 (8-10 mo) |
| Hornets Payment Plan Return Payment Fee | $35 |
| Nursing Program Fee (Juniors and Seniors) | $1,400 |
| Overdue Library Fee (Per Day) | $1 |
| Pre-Nursing Program Fee (Freshmen and Sophomores) | $100 |
| Registration Fee* (Undergraduate) per semester | $50 |
| Registration Fee* (Graduate) per semester | $60 |
| Returned Check Fee | $35 |
| Senior Citizen’s Registration Fee* (Undergraduate) per semester | $50 |
| Senior Citizen’s Technology Fee* (Undergraduate) per semester | $250 |
| Senior Citizen’s Registration Fee* (Graduate) per semester | $60 |
| Senior Citizen’s Technology Fee* (Graduate)per semester | $55 |
| SMARTCARD ID Damage Fee | $25 |
| SMARTCARD ID Replacement Fee | $50 |
| Student Activity Fee* (Pro-rated based on credit hours) | $135 |
| Student Center Complex Fee* (Pro-rated based on credit hours) | $225 |
| Student Health Insurance Fee** (Per semester) | $600 |
| Student Teaching Fee* | $150 |
| Technology Fee* | $250 |
| Technology Fee* (Graduate/Doctoral) per semester | $55 |
| Technology Fee* (Summer Sessions) | $55 |
| Traditional Housing Deposit | $200 |
| Transcript Fee | $10 |
| Undergraduate Kinesiology Program Fee per semester | $50 |
| Undergraduate Psychology Program Fee per semester | $50 |
| Undergraduate Public Health Program Fee per semester | $50 |
| Undergraduate Social Work Program Fee per semester | $50 |
| University Courtyard Application Fee | $100 |
| University Courtyard Deposit | $300 |
| University Village Application Fee | $100 |
| University Village Deposit | $300 |
| Parking Permits | $85 |
All fees are subject to change.
*Fees are applied on a per-semester basis.
**Students with adequate health insurance coverage may be able to opt/waive out of this fee.
LAB FEES: Laboratory fees are assessed for some courses to cover the cost of supplies and special facilities. Labs may vary from $10.00 to $20,000.00. The Airway Science Labs vary from $5,000.00 to $20,000.00 per related course.
STUDENT CENTER COMPLEX FEE: Goes toward the cost of the New Strength and Conditioning Facility, Wellness Center and the Student Center.
ATHLETIC FEE: The athletic fee is a general university fee charged to all registered students (full and part time). The fee helps the University provide support in several areas. Below are some of the areas that the fee supports:
- Free Access to home and away games
- Employment opportunities
- Increased diversity on campus
- Enhanced quality of student life