Tuition & Fees

Fees for 2020-2021 Academic Year
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 and Technology Fee.
IN-STATE | FALL | SPRING | YEARLY TOTAL |
Full-Time |
$3,519 | $3,519 | $7,038 |
Total Fees | $660 | $660 | $1,320 |
Student Health Insurance Fee |
$390 | $390 | $780 |
Totals | $4,569 | $4,569 | $9,138 |
OUT-OF-STATE
|
FALL | SPRING | YEARLY TOTAL |
Full-Time (12-18 credit hours) |
$8,480 | $8,480 | $16,960 |
Total Fees | $660 | $660 | $1,320 |
Student Health Insurance Fee (12 or more credit hours)* |
$390 | $390 | $780 |
Totals | $9,530 | $9,530 | $19,060 |
*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 | $293 | $707 |
Registration Fee | $50 | $50 |
Technology Fee | $250 | $250 |
Student Center Complex Fee | $225 (Pro-rated based on total number of credit hours) |
$225 (Pro-rated based on total number of credit hours) |
Student Activity Fee | $135 (Pro-rated based on total number of credit hours) |
$135 (Pro-rated based on total number of credit hours) |
DSU Online Undergraduate
TUITION AND FEES | |
FALL AND SPRING | |
0-3 Credit Hours | $400 per credit hour 3 hrs = $1,200 |
4-6 Credit Hours | $383 per credit hour 6 hrs = $2,298 |
7-9 Credit Hours | $367 per credit hour 9 hrs = $3,303 |
10-12 Credit Hours | $358 per credit hour 12 hrs = $4,296 |
13-15 Credit Hours | $353 per credit hour 15 hrs = $5,295 |
16-18 Credit Hours | $356 per credit hour 18 hrs = $6,408 |
Registration Fee | $50 |
Distance Ed. Fee | $50 per class |
WINTER/SUMMER | |
Per Credit Hour | $430 |
Registration Fee | $50 |
Distance Ed. Fee | $50 per class |
Student Meal Plan Options
(Dormitory students MUST select one option from below.)
FALL | SPRING | YEARLY TOTAL | |
7 Day All-Access PLUS ($150 Flex) |
$2,314 | $2,314 | $4,628 |
Traditional 15 PLUS ($175 Flex) |
$2,231 | $2,231 | $4,462 |
Traditional 10 PLUS |
$2,027 | $2,027 | $4,054 |
Hornet Dollars (only for commuters) |
$1,000 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
75 Block PLUS * |
$776 | $776 | $1,552 |
50 Block PLUS * ($150 Flex) |
$579 | $579 | $1,158 |
Meal plan yearly totals do NOT include summer sessions
* Option available only for commuters and residents of Courtyard Apartments
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:
Freshmen halls are Jenkins Hall (Co-Ed), Evers Hall (Co-Ed), Warren-Franklin East & West (Co-Ed) and Wynder Towers (Co-Ed Honors). New students interested in Honors Housing must contact the Honors Program at honors [at] desu.edu or call 302.857.7514.
Designated areas for upperclassmen in traditional housing are Tubman Laws Hall (Co-Ed) and the Living and Learning Commons (Co-Ed). Upperclassmen with a minimum of 27 credit hours may apply for the University Courtyard Apartments or the University Village Apartments.
Traditional Residence Halls
FALL | SPRING | YEARLY TOTAL | |
Evers/Jenkins | $3,488 | $3,488 | $6,976 |
Warren-Franklin Hall or Wynder Towers | $3,745 | $3,745 | $7,490 |
Living and Learning Commons
FALL | SPRING | PER YEAR | |
Single | $4,995 | $4,995 | $9,990 |
Double | $3,995 | $3,995 | $7,990 |
University Courtyard - 12 Month Lease
PER MONTH | PER SEMESTER | PER YEAR | |
Single | $874 | $5,244 | $10,488 |
Double | $750 | $4,500 | $9,000 |
University Village Apartments - 12 Month Lease
PER MONTH | PER SEMESTER | PER YEAR | |
One Bedroom/One Bath | $1,064 | $6,384 | $12,768 |
Two Bedrooms/Two Bath | $874 | $5,244 | $10,488 |
Two Bedrooms/One Bath | $787 | $4,722 | $9,444 |
Four Bedrooms/Two Bath | $757 | $4,542 | $9,084 |
Two Bedrooms/One Bath Suite | $720 | $4,320 | $8,640 |
Tubman Laws Hall
Fall | Spring | Yearly Total | |
Four Bedroom Suite | $4,370 | $4,370 | $8,740 |
Two Bedroom Suite | $4,609 | $4,609 | $9,218 |
Four Bedroom/Two Bath (kitchen) | $4,769 | $4,769 | $9,538 |
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: 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.
Winter
Per Credit Hour | $430 |
Registration Fee | $50 |
Summer 2021
TUITION AND FEES | In-State | Out-of-State |
Per Credit Hour | $182 | $430 |
Registration Fee | $50 | $50 |
Technology Fee | $35 | $35 |
Student Center Complex Fee | $56.25 (per 3 credits) | $56.25 (per 3 credits) |
MEAL PLANS | Dormitory students must select a plan. |
Traditional 19 PLUS | $1,093 |
Traditional 15 PLUS | $962 |
Traditional 10 PLUS | $673 |
Traditional 5 PLUS | $353 |
TRADITIONAL HOUSING | |
Traditional Hall | $800 |
Itemized Fees for the Academic Year
Application Fee (Graduate/Doctoral) | $50 |
Application Fee (Undergraduate) | $35 |
Course Overload Fee Per Credit Hour* (In-State) | $293 |
Course Overload Fee Per Credit Hour* (Out-of-State) | $670 |
Distance Education Fee (Per Course) | $50 |
Drop Fee (Per Drop Slip) | $10 |
Failure to Pre-Register Fee* | $50 |
Graduate Activity Fee–Full Time (4 credits or more) | $60 |
Graduate Activity Fee–Part Time (3 credits or less) | $30 |
Graduation Fee (Undergraduate/Graduate/Doctoral) | $175 |
Graduate Sustaining Fee (Master’s)* - Equivalent of one in-state credit hour of tuition per semester |
$175 |
Graduate Sustaining Fee (Doctoral)* - Equivalent of one credit hour of enrollment per semester |
$175 |
Late Payment Fee* | $100 |
Late Registration Fee* | $50 |
Living and Learning Commons Deposit | $200 |
NBS Tuition Payment Plan Enrollment Fee* | $35 |
NBS Tuition Payment Plan Enrollment Fee-Past Due Balances* | $30 - 4-6 months $50 - 8-10 months |
NBS Tuition Payment Plan Late Fee | $35 |
NBS Tuition Payment Plan Return Payment Fee | $30 |
Overdue Library Fee (Per Day) | $1 |
Registration Fee (part-time undergraduate students)* | $50 |
Returned Check Fee | $35 |
Senior Citizen’s Registration Fee* (Undergraduate Only) | $50 |
Senior Citizen’s Technology Fee* (Undergraduate Only) | $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) | $390 |
Student Teaching Fee* | $150 |
Technology Fee* | $250 |
Technology Fee* (Graduate/Doctoral) | $55 |
Technology Fee* (Summer Sessions) | $35 |
Traditional Housing Deposit | $200 |
Transcript Fee | $10 |
University Courtyard Application Fee | $100 |
University Courtyard Deposit | $300 |
University Village Application Fee | $100 |
University Village Deposit | $300 |
Vehicle Registration Fee (Per Semester) | $40 |
Vehicle Registration Fee (Per Year) | $70 |
All fees are subject to change.
*Fees can be applied on a per-semester basis.
**Students with adequate health insurance coverage may be able to opt/waive out of this fee.
SENIOR CITIZEN’S FEE WAIVER: To obtain a senior citizen’s waiver of tuition, a student must be sixty-two (62) years of age or older and must present proof of age to the Office of Student Accounts. The waiver is for tuition only and the student is responsible for any additional fees. ONLY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN UNDERGRADUATE COURSES ARE ELIGIBLE.
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.
Doctoral and Graduate
Fees | Dover
IN-STATE | OUT-OF-STATE | DOCTORAL | |
Per Credit Hour | $430 | $948 | $544 |
Registration Fee | $60 | $60 | $60 |
Technology Fee | $55 | $55 | $55 |
Student Activity Fee (pro-rated based on total number of credit hours) | $60 | $60 | $60 |
Totals (with one credit hour) | $605 | $1,123 | $719 |
Fees | Wilmington and DSU Online
MBA | MSN | Public Administration |
Social Work, Sport Administration |
|
Per Credit Hour | $515 | $450 | $464 | $438 |
Registration Fee | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
Technology Fee | $55 | $55 | $55 | $55 |
Student Activity Fee (pro-rated based on total number of credit hours) | $60 | $60 | $60 | $60 |
Totals (with one credit hour) | $690 | $625 | $639 | $613 |
Student Health Insurance Fee*
Fall | Spring | Yearly Total |
$390 | $390 | $780 |
* 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.