Nursing · Delaware
Nursing colleges in Delaware
CampusPin lists 6 U.S. colleges in Delaware that offer Nursing programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Nursing prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and careers as Registered Nurses, combining biomedical sciences with clinical rotations across hospital units.
Schools in Delaware that offer Nursing
Delaware State University
Dover, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$10,314
Acceptance
62%
Enrollment
5,517
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$4,965
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
11,012
Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$13,440
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
1,006
Strayer University-Delaware
Wilmington, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
269
University of Delaware
Newark, DE · University · Public
Tuition
$16,080
Acceptance
65%
Enrollment
23,261
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE · University · Private
Tuition
$12,330
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
13,820
Nursing programs in Delaware: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 6 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
6
Public / private
3 / 3
Universities / 2-year
6 / 0
Cities represented
4
In-state tuition range
$4,965–$16,080
Median in-state tuition
$12,885
Lowest published in-state tuition
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
$4,965
Most selective
Delaware State University
62% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Delaware
23,261 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Nursing program
- Anatomy and physiology
- Microbiology and pharmacology
- Adult health, pediatric, maternity, mental-health, and community nursing
- Pathophysiology
- Nursing research and evidence-based practice
- Clinical leadership and management
- Health assessment and physical examination
- 700–1,000+ hours of supervised clinical rotations
Where a Nursing degree can lead
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- ICU Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- OR / Surgical Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner (with MSN)
- Clinical Nurse Manager
Typical pay: $66,000–$95,000 early-career (BLS, 2024 registered nurses median $93,600)
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the most common entry point into Registered Nursing. Programs include 1.5–2 years of pre-nursing prerequisites (anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, statistics, psychology) followed by 2 years of nursing major coursework with clinical rotations. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
The BSN is increasingly the preferred credential, many hospitals (especially Magnet-designated ones) now require it. Students starting at a community college can complete an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN, 2 years) and then bridge to a BSN through an RN-to-BSN program. The BLS projects 6 % growth in RN roles over the next decade, with persistent national shortages.
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