Delaware College Costs & 529 Plan Guide

Average tuition, fees, room & board for Delaware colleges in 2026-2027. Compare costs and plan your 529 savings.

🎓 Delaware College Cost Overview

PUBLIC IN-STATE (ANNUAL)

$24,100

$96,400 for 4 years

PUBLIC OUT-OF-STATE (ANNUAL)

$38,700

$154,800 for 4 years

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

$31,200

$124,800 for 4 years

PROJECTED IN 10 YEARS (5% INFLATION)

$157,025

$39,256/yr in 2035

💰 Delaware 529 Plan Tax Benefits

STATE TAX DEDUCTION

None

No state deduction for 529 contributions

FEDERAL TAX BENEFIT

Tax-Free Growth

All 529 earnings grow and are withdrawn tax-free for education

Delaware does not offer a state income tax deduction for 529 plan contributions. However, you still benefit from federal tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses.

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College Savings Strategies for Delaware Families

To cover the full 4-year in-state cost at today's prices ($96,400), a Delaware family starting at birth would need to save approximately $446/month. Factoring in 5% annual cost inflation and 7% investment returns in a 529 plan, the recommended monthly savings increases to approximately $539.

Monthly Savings Targets for Delaware In-State

Starting Age	Monthly Savings Needed	Total Contributed	Est. 529 Growth
Age 0 (18 years)	$539/mo	$116,343	+$115,655
Age 5 (13 years)	$718/mo	$111,937	+$69,839
Age 10 (8 years)	$1,111/mo	$106,654	+$35,772
Age 13 (5 years)	$1,719/mo	$103,111	+$19,923