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Colleges in Delaware
Delaware has 6 colleges in our data: 5 four-year colleges (2 public) and 1 two-year colleges. The median four-year college costs $18,438 a year after grants and graduates 50% of its students.
Best colleges in Delaware by outcomes
Four-year colleges in Delaware with the highest outcome score, which blends graduation rate (45%), earnings 10 years after entry (35%) and net price (20%).
| # | College | Outcome score | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs | Avg net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of DelawareNewark, DE | 84 | 78% | $83,800 | $16,337 |
| 2 | Goldey-Beacom CollegeWilmington, DE | 53 | 58% | $56,160 | $17,045 |
| 3 | Delaware State UniversityDover, DE | 32 | 42% | $51,864 | $19,832 |
| 4 | Wilmington UniversityNew Castle, DE | 32 | 25% | $60,391 | $20,210 |
Cheapest 4-year colleges
Lowest average net price, graduation cohort of 50+
- University of Delaware$16,337 net · 78% grad
- Goldey-Beacom College$17,045 net · 58% grad
- Delaware State University$19,832 net · 42% grad
- Wilmington University$20,210 net · 25% grad
Hardest to get into
Lowest acceptance rates
- Delaware State University47% admitted · $19,832 net
- University of Delaware71% admitted · $16,337 net
- Goldey-Beacom College85% admitted · $17,045 net
Easiest to get into
Highest acceptance rates with a 50%+ graduation rate
- Goldey-Beacom College85% admitted · 58% grad
- University of Delaware71% admitted · 78% grad
Highest earnings
Median earnings 10 years after entry
- University of Delaware$83,800 earnings · $16,337 net
- Wilmington University$60,391 earnings · $20,210 net
- Goldey-Beacom College$56,160 earnings · $17,045 net
- Delaware State University$51,864 earnings · $19,832 net
All 5 four-year colleges in Delaware
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| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware State UniversityDover, DE | Public 4-year | 4,398 | 47% | $19,832 | 42% | $51,864 |
| Goldey-Beacom CollegeWilmington, DE | Private nonprofit 4-year | 691 | 85% | $17,045 | 58% | $56,160 |
| Strayer University-DelawareWilmington, DE | Private for-profit 4-year | 161 | Open | n/a | n/a | $44,016 |
| University of DelawareNewark, DE | Public 4-year | 19,071 | 71% | $16,337 | 78% | $83,800 |
| Wilmington UniversityNew Castle, DE | Private nonprofit 4-year | 7,906 | Open | $20,210 | 25% | $60,391 |
Community and two-year colleges in Delaware
| College | Type | Undergrads | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Technical Community College-TerryDover, DE | Public 2-year | 10,867 | $8,401 | 26% | $45,539 |
HBCUs in Delaware
Delaware has 1 historically Black college in our data: Delaware State University. See the full HBCU list.
Trade schools in Delaware
Delaware also has 7 trade schools. Compare them, and programs like welding, HVAC and nursing, on the trade schools in Delaware page.
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Delaware?
Delaware has 6 colleges that mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 5 four-year and 1 two-year schools.
What is the best college in Delaware?
By our outcome score, which combines graduation rate, earnings and net price, University of Delaware ranks first among four-year colleges in Delaware, with a score of 84. The best college for you depends on cost, fit and what you want to study.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Delaware?
University of Delaware has the lowest average net price among four-year colleges in Delaware with a graduation cohort of at least 50 students: $16,337 a year after grants.
What is the hardest college to get into in Delaware?
Delaware State University, which admitted 47% of applicants for fall 2024.
How much is in-state tuition in Delaware?
The median in-state tuition and fees at public four-year colleges in Delaware is $14,437 for 2025-26. Housing, food and books add to that, so check each school's net price.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.