Tuition & Fees

Fees for 2025-2026 Academic Year

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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.

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 (12-18 credit hours)	$4,796.50	$4,796.50	$9,593
Total Fees	$810	$810	$1,620
Student Health Insurance Fee (12 or more credit hours)*	$532	$532	$1,064
Totals	$6,138.50	$6,138.50	$12,277
OUT-OF-STATE	FALL	SPRING	YEARLY TOTAL
Full-Time (12-18 credit hours)	$9,792	$9,792	$19,584
Total Fees	$810	$810	$1,620
Student Health Insurance Fee (12 or more credit hours)*	$532	$532	$1,064
Totals	$11,134	$11,134	$22,268

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	$389	$811
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)	$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	$504 per credit hour 3 hrs = $1,512
4-6 Credit Hours	$483 per credit hour 6 hrs = $2,898
7-9 Credit Hours	$463 per credit hour 9 hrs = $4,167
10-12 Credit Hours	$451 per credit hour 12 hrs = $5,412
13-15 Credit Hours	$449 per credit hour 15 hrs = $6,735
16-18 Credit Hours	$446 per credit hour 18 hrs = $8,028
Registration Fee	$50 each semester
Distance Ed. Fee	$50 per class

All fees are subject to change
Fees are applied on a per-semester basis

Student Meal Plan Options

(Dormitory students MUST select one option from below.)

	FALL	SPRING	YEARLY TOTAL
19 Meal **($200 Flex)	$2,732.97	$2,732.96	$5,465.93
200 Block ($225 Flex)	$2,676.30	$2,676.30	$5,352.60
125 Block ($150 Flex)	$2,514.57	$2,514.56	$5,029.13
Hornet Dollars*	$1112.68	$1,112.67	$2,225.13
75 Block PLUS * ($150 Flex)	$916.11	$916.10	$1,832.21
50 Block PLUS * ($150 Flex)	$683.54	$683.53	$1,367.07

** 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	$3,955.50	$7,911
Warren-Franklin Hall	$4,247.00	$8,494
Wynder Towers	$4,247.00	$8,494
Williams Hall Single (DSU Downtown)	$5,769.00	$11,592
Carpenter Hall (DSU Downtown)	$3,299.00	$6,598
Gooding Hall Single (DSU Downtown)	$5,796.00	$11,592

Living and Learning Commons

	PER SEMESTER	PER YEAR
Double	$4,530.50	$9,061

University Courtyard

	PER SEMESTER	PER YEAR
Two Bedrooms/Two Bath	$6,883.00	$13,766
Four Bedrooms/Two Bath	$5,906.50	$11,813

University Village Apartments

	PER SEMESTER	PER YEAR
One Bedroom/One Bath	$7,239.50	$14,479
Two Bedrooms/Two Bath	$6,883.00	$13766
Two Bedrooms/One Bath	$5,354,50	$10,709
Four Bedrooms/Two Bath	$5,150.50	$10,301
Two Bedrooms/One Bath Suite	$4,899.00	$9,798

Tubman Laws Hall

	PER SEMESTER	PER YEAR
Four Bedroom Suite	$5,872.50	$11,655
Two Bedroom Suite	$6,142.50	$12,785
Four Bedroom/Two Bath (kitchenette)	$6,358.00	$12,716

Malmberg Hall (DSU Downtown)

	PER SEMESTER	PER YEAR
Two Bedroom Suite	$4,964.50	$9,929
Efficiency/1 BR w/Kitchen	$6,533.00	$13,066
1 BR w/Kitchenette	$6,533.00	$13,066

ZIMMERMAN HALL (DSU Downtown)

	PER SEMESTER	PER YEAR
Double Residence – 2 BR/2 Bath w/Kitchen	$6,688.50	$13,377

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

	IN-STATE	OUT-OF-STATE
Per Credit Hour	$246	$517
Registration Fee	$50 each semester
Distance Ed. Fee	$50 per class

Summer

TUITION AND FEES	In-State	Out-of-State
Per Credit Hour	$246	$517
Registration Fee	$50	$50
Technology Fee	$35	$35
Student Center Complex Fee	$225	$225

MEAL PLANS
19 Meal ($200 Flex)	$2,732.97
200 Block ($225)	$2,676.30
125 Block ($150 Flex)	$2,514.57
TRADITIONAL HOUSING
SUMMER HOUSING per session	$800
SUMMER HOUSING per semester	$1,600

Doctoral and Graduate

Tuition and Fees | Dover

	IN-STATE	OUT-OF-STATE	DOCTORAL
Per Credit Hour	$455	$948 *$455	$675
Registration Fee	$60	$60	$60
Technology Fee	$55	$55	$55
Athletic Fee	$35	$35	$35
Graduate Student Activity Fee (pro-rated based on total number of credit hours)	$60	$60	$60
Totals (with one credit hour)	$665	$1,158	$885

*Extended to residents of VA, NJ, DC, MD and NY

All fees are subject to change
Fees are applied on a per-semester basis

Tuition and Fees | Wilmington

	MBA	Public Administration	Social Work, Sport Administration
Per Credit Hour	$550	$480	$455
Registration Fee	$60	$60	$60
Technology Fee	$55	$55	$55
Athletic Fee	$35	$35	$35
Graduate Student Activity Fee (pro-rated based on total number of credit hours)	$60	$60	$60
Totals (with one credit hour)	$760	$690	$665

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	FY26	Fall 2025	Spring 2026	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

* Tuition & Fees subject to change.

Student Health Insurance Fee*

Fall	Spring	Yearly Total
$532	$532	$1,064

* 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:

Be 60 years of age or older at the time you register, and a formal degree candidate
Be a resident of the State of Delaware.

What Costs Are Covered?

If you qualify, you can enroll in credit or non-credit courses without paying tuition, registration fees, or standard academic fees. You can choose to take courses for credit or audit them.

However, you are still responsible for:

The cost of textbooks and other required materials,
Lab fees, technology fees, or any other fees that are not waived.

Important Notes

Enrollment is based on available space. You can only register after the regular registration period ends, if seats are still open.
The tuition waiver does not apply to selective or capacity-limited programs, such as Nursing, Honors, or other restricted admissions programs.

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, as certain restrictions may apply.

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	$150
Athletic Fee (Graduate/Doctoral) per semester	$35
Course Overload Fee Per Credit Hour* (In-State)	$366.76
Course Overload Fee Per Credit Hour* (Out-of-State)	$786.92
Distance Education Fee (Per Course)	$50
Drop Fee (Per Drop Slip)	$10
Failure to Pre-Register Fee*	$50
Graduate Nursing Program Fee	$250
Graduate Social Work Program Fee	$250
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)* - 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
Tuition Payment Plan Enrollment Fee*	$35
Tuition Payment Plan Late Fee	$35
Tuition 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 (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)	$532
Student Teaching Fee*	$150
Technology Fee*	$250
Technology Fee* (Graduate/Doctoral)	$55
Technology Fee* (Summer Sessions)	$35
Traditional Housing Deposit	$200
Transcript Fee	$10
Undergraduate Kinesiology Program Fee	$100
Undergraduate Psychology Program Fee	$100
Undergraduate Public Health Program Fee	$100
Undergraduate Social Work Program Fee	$100
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