Colleges in Delaware
18 degree-granting institutions in Delaware (DE). Median net price $15,599. Median graduation rate 55.0%. Compare cost, outcomes, admission rates, and program mix using official U.S. College Scorecard data.
Median net price
$15,599
Median grad rate
55.0%
Median admission rate
71%
Median size
161
Most affordable colleges in Delaware
Lowest median net price after grant aid.
Highest graduation rates in Delaware
Share of students completing a degree on time.
Colleges by city
Cities in Delaware with 3 or more institutions.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Massage and Bodywork Bear, DE | DE | Private for-profit, <2-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 81 | Partial | |
| All In The Wrist Barber Academy Smyrna, DE | DE | Private for-profit, <2-year | $4,993 | 26.3% | Not available | 21 | Partial | |
| Dawn Career Institute LLC Newark, DE | DE | Private for-profit, <2-year | $14,839 | 81.8% | Not available | 355 | Partial | |
| Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology Dagsboro, DE | DE | Private for-profit, <2-year | $16,577 | 88.5% | Not available | 81 | Partial | |
| Delaware State University Dover, DE | DE | Public, 4-year | $13,910 | 39.1% | 47% | 4,398 | Complete | |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Owens Georgetown, DE | DE | Public, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Stanton/Wilmington Wilmington, DE | DE | Public, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover, DE | DE | Public, 4-year | $11,578 | 22.5% | Not available | 10,867 | Partial | |
| Goldey-Beacom College Wilmington, DE | DE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $15,554 | 57.4% | 85% | 691 | Complete | |
| Hair Academy School of Barbering & Beauty Newark, DE | DE | Private for-profit, <2-year | $12,265 | 50.0% | Not available | 33 | Partial | |
| Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center Lewes, DE | DE | Private nonprofit, <2-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 51 | Partial | |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware Newark, DE | DE | Private for-profit, <2-year | $16,753 | 52.6% | Not available | 148 | Partial | |
| Polytech Adult Education Woodside, DE | DE | Public, <2-year | Not available | 70.0% | Not available | 590 | Partial | |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Delaware Wilmington, DE | DE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design Newark, DE | DE | Private for-profit, <2-year | $18,896 | 60.5% | Not available | 152 | Partial | |
| Strayer University-Delaware Wilmington, DE | DE | Private for-profit, 4-year | $22,593 | Not available | Not available | 161 | Partial | |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | DE | Public, 4-year | $17,799 | 80.5% | 71% | 19,071 | Complete | |
| Wilmington University New Castle, DE | DE | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $15,644 | 19.8% | Not available | 7,906 | Complete |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Delaware?
Delaware has 18 degree-granting institutions tracked by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, spanning public, private nonprofit, and for-profit schools.
What is the average cost of college in Delaware?
The median net price across Delaware colleges is $15,599 per year. Net price is what a typical student pays after grant aid and scholarships — a much better number than sticker price.
Which Delaware colleges have the highest graduation rates?
The top performers by graduation rate include Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology (88.5%), Dawn Career Institute LLC (81.8%), University of Delaware (80.5%). Sort the table by graduation rate to see the full ranking.
Is the data on this page up to date?
Yes. All figures come from the latest College Scorecard release published by the U.S. Department of Education.