Undergraduate Tuition

Average Cost of Attendance for Academic Year 2025-26

Average academic year costs for resident and off-campus students, which includes an allowance for books and personal expense: $64,570

Average academic year costs for commuter (with parent) student, which includes an allowance for books and personal expense: $52,850

Average Cost of Attendance for Academic Year 2024-25

Average academic year costs for resident and off-campus student, which includes allowance for books and personal expense: $62,996

Average academic year costs for commuter (with parent) student, which includes allowance for books and personal expense: $51,510

Tuition for Full-Time Undergraduate Students

The rates listed below apply to the fall and spring terms for students admitted into the full-time day program by the Office of Admission. Summer and winter term courses are not included in the fall and spring tuition and fees rates.

Full-time day students who register for courses during the summer and/or winter terms will be billed at the tuition and fees rates of the Continuing and Professional Studies office and will be bound by the Continuing and Professional Studies refund policy for those terms.

Tuition and Fees for the 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Fall Term: Due July 31

Spring Term: Due December 15

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* Rates are subject to change. Additional course fees may apply. Students that do not pay or make satisfactory financial arrangements by the due date will be subject to a $200 late fee for the fall and/or spring terms. For students that register after the payment due date, payment is due immediately. There is no grace period.

**Contingency deposit of $150 is a one-time deposit required of all full-time students. The contingency deposit is a guarantee of payment for any penalties assessed during your time at DelVal. Any unused portion is refunded approximately three months after graduation or separation from the University. Charges may include but are not limited to Health Center fees; damage to or loss of university property; locksmith charges; traffic violations, library fines; unreturned athletic equipment, unreturned laptop; ID replacement charge or disciplinary fines.

***Equine Course Fee charged per course for students not enrolled in AS.Equine Studies Associate, BS. Equine Management: Equine Business Management, Equine Instruction and Training, Equine Media and Communication, and Equine Breeding degree programs. Courses: ES-1050, 2050, 3010, 4010, 1010, 2118, 2219, 2250, 2450, 3218, 3219, 3371, 4018, 4111, 4250, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 2036, 2037, 3038, 3039, 3042, 4040, 4041, 4043, 2210, 3123, 3210.

*****Students are considered to be full-time if they carry 12 or more credits per term. Only full-time students taking 12 term credits or more may live on campus. Full-time students are ordinarily limited to a 19-credit schedule each term. Students in good academic standing may petition the department chairperson for permission to carry additional credits beyond that limit. Students who wish to register for 21 or more credits must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and must obtain approval from their department chairperson and their school Dean.

Upon acceptance, new students must pay a non-refundable $200 (non-residents) or $400 (residents) matriculation fee.

E360 courses are included in the flat tuition rate for the Fall and Spring terms when students are full-time (12-19 credits). When students are part-time (less than 12 credits) in fall and spring, they are charged $1,198/credit for E360 courses. E360 courses in the 2025/WN, 2025/SU, 2025/S1 and 2025/S2 terms are charged at the reduced rate of $318 per credit.

Course challenges are charged at the reduced rate of $390 per credit.

In addition to the fees listed above, additional fees will be charged for the following:

• Medical insurance: The University offers a medical insurance plan for students, the cost of which is pre-billed to each student's account. Students who already have coverage are required to provide proof of insurance by completing an online waiver. Those who do not comply will be automatically enrolled in a health insurance plan at their own expense.
• Independent study courses.
• Field trips required for certain courses.
• British Horse Society exam preparation fees for students in eligible equine majors.
• Human Anatomy Course Fee
• Books, supplies and equipment are not charged to the student account. Books and supplies may be purchased at the University bookstore.

The board plan is controlled by the student ID card. Flex dollars must be used by the end of the academic term, or they will be forfeited. All resident students are required to purchase one of the six resident meal plans. Meal plans are optional for students who live off-campus. All meal plan requests, changes, and cancelations must be requested through the student housing portal by the end of the add/drop period each term. No meal plan additions, cancelations or changes will be permitted after the deadline.

******Students registering for less than 12 credits are part-time students and are charged $1,198 per credit, plus additional per course fees as applicable. Registration for less than 12 credits may affect the amount of scholarships and other financial aid. Part-time students are not eligible for housing or to receive any merit scholarships awarded through the admission process. For more information on financial aid, contact finaid@delval.edu.

In the event of any financial default, the University shall have the right to employ a collection agency and/or any other legal means to collect sums due. Students will be required to pay all collection fees, including legal fees and interest.

Diplomas and official transcripts may not be released until a student has made satisfactory settlement of their student account.