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Fees for 2015-2016 Academic Year
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Accounts at 302.857.6240
Undergraduate
Full-time Student Tuition Fees
The amounts below includes the mandatory fees for every full-time student which are the student activity fee, student center complex fee and technology fee.
FALL | SPRING | YEARLY TOTAL | |
In-State | $3,766.00 | $3,766.00 | $7,532.00 |
Out-of-State | $8,069.00 | $8,069.00 | $16,138.00 |
Student Health Insurance Fee
FALL | SPRING | YEARLY TOTAL | |
$520.00 | $520.00 | $1,040.00 |
Student Meal Plan Options
(Students MUST select one option from below or the Traditional 19 Meal Plan will be assigned. All PLUS meal plans include $100.00 flex dollars, all others $150.00 flex dollars)
FALL | SPRING | YEARLY TOTAL | |
7 Day All-Access Plan | $1,997.00 | $1,997.00 | $3,994.00 |
5 Day All-Access Plan | $1,923.00 | $1,923.00 | $3,846.00 |
Traditional 19 PLUS | $1,922.00 | $1,922.00 | $3,844.00 |
Traditional 15 PLUS | $1,858.00 | $1,858.00 | $3,716.00 |
Traditional 10 PLUS | $1,705.00 | $1,705.00 | $3,410.00 |
Commuter 5 PLUS * | $963.00 | $963.00 | $1,926.00 |
120 Block Plan * | $960.00 | $960.00 | $1,920.00 |
75 Block Plan * | $670.00 | $670.00 | $1,340.00 |
50 Block Plan * | $500.00 | $500.00 | $1,000.00 |
Meal plan yearly totals do NOT include summer sessions
* Option not available for residential students
Part-time Students
IN-STATE | OUT-OF-STATE | |
Per Credit Hour | $280.00 | $638.00 |
Registration Fee | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Wellness Fee | $225.00 (Pro-rated based on total number of credit hours) |
$225.00 (Pro-rated based on total number of credit hours) |
Students who reside in the traditional halls and have less than 12 credit hours per semester will be assessed a part-time boarder fee to adjust the student account to reflect full-time charges.
Doctoral and Graduate Fees
IN-STATE | OUT-OF-STATE | DOCTORAL | |
Per Credit Hour | $430.00 | $938.00 | $544.00 |
Registration Fee | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
Traditional Residence Halls
FALL | SPRING | YEARLY TOTAL | |
Evers/Jenkins, Laws or Tubman Halls |
$3,488.00 | $3,488.00 | $6,976.00 |
Warren Franklin Hall or Wynder Towers |
$3,745.00 | $3,745.00 | $7,490.00 |
Boarding Students:
Normally, freshmen are assigned rooms in Meta Jenkins Hall (Co-Ed), Harriet Tubman Hall (F), Lydia P. Laws Hall (F) and Wydner Towers (Co-Ed Honors). New Students interested in Honors Housing must contact the Honors program at honors@desu.edu or call 302.857.7514. Designated areas for upperclassmen in traditional housing are Warren-Franklin Hall and the Living and Learning Commons which are Co-Ed facilities. Upperclassmen with a minimum of 30 credit hours may apply for the University Courtyard Apartments, call 302.857.7966 or the University Village Apartments, call 302.857.8511.
DSU Living and Learning Commons
PER MONTH | PER SEMESTER | PER YEAR | |
Double | $3,995.00 | $3,995.00 | $7,990.00 |
Single | $4,995.00 | $4,995.00 | $9,990.00 |
University Courtyard - 12 Month Lease
PER MONTH | PER SEMESTER | PER YEAR | |
Two Bedrooms/Two Baths | $874.00 | $5,244.00 | $10,488.00 |
Four Bedrooms/Two Baths | $750.00 | $4,500.00 | $9,000.00 |
University Village Apartments - 12 Month Lease
PER MONTH | PER SEMESTER | PER YEAR | |
One Bedroom/One Bath | $1,064.00 | $6,384.00 | $12,768.00 |
Two Bedrooms/Two Bath | $874.00 | $5,244.00 | $10,488.00 |
Two Bedrooms/One Bath | $787.00 | $4,722.00 | $9,444.00 |
Four Bedrooms/Two Baths | $757.00 | $4,542.00 | $9,084.00 |
Two Bedrooms/One Bath Suite | $720.00 | $4,320.00 | $8,640.00 |
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.
SENIOR CITIZEN’S FEE WAIVER: To obtain a senior citizen’s waiver of tuition, a student must be sixty-two (62) years of age or older and must present proof of age to the Office of Student Accounts. The waiver is for tuition only and the student is responsible for any additional fees. ONLY STUDENTS ENROLLED IN UNDERGRADUATE COURSES ARE ELIGIBLE.
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.
Itemized Fees for the Academic Year
Application Fee (Graduate/Doctoral) | $50.00 |
Application Fee (Undergraduate) | $35.00 |
Course Overload Fee Per Credit Hour (In-State) | $280.00 |
Course Overload Fee Per Credit Hour (Out-of-State) | $638.00 |
Drop Fee (Per Drop Slip) | $10.00 |
Failure to Pre-Register | $50.00 |
Graduate Activity Fee–Full Time (4 credits or more) | $60.00 |
Graduate Activity Fee–Part Time (3 credits or less) | $30.00 |
Graduate Sustaining Fee | $25.00 |
Graduation Fee (Graduate/Doctoral) | $175.00 |
Graduation Fee (Undergraduate) | $175.00 |
Late Registration Fee | $50.00 |
Living and Learning Commons Deposit | $200.00 |
NBS Tuition Payment Plan Enrollment Fee (Per Semester) | $35.00 |
Non-Payment Fee | $150.00 |
Overdue Library Fee (Per Day) | $1.00 |
Registration Fee (part-time undergraduate students)* | $50.00 |
Registration Fee (doctoral & graduate students)* | $60.00 |
Reinstatement Fee | $150.00 |
Returned Check Fee | $35.00 |
Senior Citizen’s Registration Fee (Undergraduate Only) | $50.00 |
Senior Citizen’s Technology Fee (Undergraduate Only) | $55.00 |
SMARTCARD ID Damage Fee | $25.00 |
SMARTCARD ID Replacement Fee | $50.00 |
Student Activity Fee (Full-Time)* | $135.00 |
Student Center Complex Fee (Pro-rated based on credit hours)* | $225.00 |
Student Health Insurance Fee (Per semester) | $520.00 |
Student Teaching Fee | $150.00 |
Technology Fee* | $55.00 |
Technology Fee (Summer Sessions)* | $35.00 |
Traditional Housing Deposit | $200.00 |
Transcript Fee | $10.00 |
University Courtyard Application Fee | $100.00 |
University Courtyard Deposit | $300.00 |
University Courtyard Late Fee (Monthly) | $35.00 |
University Village Application Fee | $100.00 |
University Village Deposit | $300.00 |
University Village Late Fee (Monthly) | $35.00 |
Vehicle Registration Fee (Per Semester) | $40.00 |
Vehicle Registration Fee (Per Year) | $70.00 |
Vehicle Registration Fee (Summer) | $30.00 |
Prices subject to change – * Mandatory Fees