<p>Does anyone have information on the new 2008-2009 tuition rates? I know that the new room rates have been raised a minimum of 380.00 and the new meal plan rates have been raised 150.00, but I cannot find any information on the new tuition rates. Thanks.</p>
<p>The University of Delaware announced that annual tuition for undergraduate and graduate students will increase $440 (6 percent) for in-state students to $7,780, and will increase $1,673 (9 percent) for out-of-state students to $20,260. The increases will begin with the fall semester.</p>
<p>Check this link:University</a> of Delaware announces tuition rates for 2008-2009</p>
<p>Jeez that sure stinks for us OOS. When do financial aid letters come out?</p>
<p>Thanks for the link, mattmoosemom. Good God, between tuition, room, board, books, student fees and living expenses this is going to run us upwards of 35K a year! I can’t get my head around a state university with a 1.5 BILLION dollar endowment having the audacity to charge that sort of money. I’m disgusted. This nation is pricing its young people right out of an education.</p>
<p>You've got that right. You're getting a chevy nova @ Caddy cost. What a bargain. Unfortunately, until the marketplace beyond Delaware "speaks" by ignoring Henblue U., get ready for more sticker shock next summer ... and EVERY summer. :(</p>
<p>The only real news about this is it's not news. And virtually every place in the nation does the same (altho Delaware is really pushing the envelope, announcing the change 40 days or so before kids report. Not much choice left aside from "pay it." This clearly borders on and crosses the line of "unethical." So much for the noble myth that the U. shall be the last bastion of honor and truth. And that's the truth. :confused:</p>
<p>While I do not agree that UD is a “Chevy Nova” (far from it in my opinion), nor do I believe that UD is behaving in any way that is “unethical”, I am still MIGHTY peeved that they are paying their president a million bucks a year and sitting on a king’s ransom of an endowment while my husband and I will be eating pasta for the next four years to keep our daughter and ourselves out of debt.
Additionally, boy, UD wasted no time at all posting the charges to our daughter’s account, $14,687.00 for the fall term. I darn near fell off of my chair. Which brings me to my next question: Is the $200.00 housing deposit supposed to count toward one’s housing cost? Ours was not. They deducted the $300.00 tuition deposit we made back when, but not the housing deposit. Any information is appreciated.</p>
<p>Yes, it can be painful coming to grips with post-purchase reality, especially when our kids are involved. But whatever, it's a public school education and all that implies at increasingly private school prices. The real question is, without substantial aid, why would anyone make such a purchase? Well ... there are many reasons ... I liked the tour guide... my HS girlfriend thought she was going there ... my dad was a Blue hen ... they had the right major (even though the same type institution @ 1/3 the cost had 'em too) ... I fell in love with Newark ... etc. etc. We've all heard them. Most of the truth is that it was a feely decision that can and often does cost the parents a bundle. But in the end, it is what it is.</p>
<p>FOR WHISTLE PIG:</p>
<p>Gosh, you sound angry. I'm peeved that UD is cheap and cries poor, but good heavens, we will NEVER question why we made the "purchase"! UD is where our daughter wants to be for the next four years. This is her little life we're talking about here. The facilities are incredible, the town superb and the education excellent. It never even occured to us to base one of the biggest decisions of her life on "substantial aid." Nothing worthwhile comes free - I might grumble for the next four years - but I know she will be well and happy and where she belongs. So....pasta it is!</p>
<p>It is irritating that UD is stingy with $$ and the price keeps going up. But it is no different from what my friends are experiencing with their children. Private or state school, they're all going up. Even though UD has a big increase this year, it is still less expensive that the other state schools she was considering as an OOS student.
We are extrememly happy with the education DD is receiving. She loves it there, is having great experiences, and can't imagine being anywhere else.
2 more years of mac and cheese for us!</p>
<p>Great. You should feel that way for the extraordinary premium you are paying, i.e. nearly 3X what the in-staters have determined as its value. UD is a nice state school, and more focused on undergraduate ed than most other land-grants, for sure. </p>
<p>InMd, your post-partum view is well recognized among marketers. You simply cannot afford to think the way others might about that which you've already bought for whatever reasons or to reconsider that which you've already allowed to happen. You simply must go forward. But don't chastise others for not joining in your wishy-washy post-purchase rationalizing. It's no bargain for OOSers no matter what you've persuaded yourself about. </p>
<p>Again, the point is why anyone would pay private school sticker price for a public school education is baffling. It's certainly not for the prestige or cachet in this case. To the contrary, while ours had a partial scholarship @ UD, in the end, it simply didn't make cents.</p>
<p>yeah so we get the point that your kid is somewhere else and that we're all pretty stupid for being OOS at UD and that we've deluded ourselves into thinking we might actually be getting a good education. Whoopee for you! You can now go away!</p>
<p>Yes you did popsicle. And I'm not surprised, reading your keen insights. :cool: </p>
<p>Nuts don't fall far...</p>
<p>gee I sure hope when I'm a parent I don't end up so bitter.</p>
<p>POPSICLE -
Can our daughter use a VISA check card at the locations around campus or would it be better for us to keep a running balance on that UDFLEX card that she was issued?</p>
<p>Also, do you happen to remember if your housing deposit counted toward your first semester bill when you were a freshman?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>"...your post-partum view is well recognized among marketers...." </p>
<p>Post-purchase rationalization is also well-recognized among marketers: </p>
<p>Post-purchase</a> rationalization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>Whistle Pig’s last rant wasn’t pertinent since I had already made it clear that we did not regret our daughter’s decision to attend UD. </p>
<p>I would like to say, though, that not all people qualify for financial aid, Whistle Pig. And I will take this opportunity offer you a big “You’re Welcome” since it will be my tax dollars paying for your child’s “substantial aid” at some institution you consider much better bargain than UD.</p>
<p>Additionally, I noticed from your previous posts that you have a child at the Naval Academy. My husband is a retired Naval Officer and our son is a Special Operations Officer currently serving in Afghanistan. I sure hope your nut has more discretion than his or her tree.</p>
<p>POPSICLE -
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Can our daughter use a VISA check card at the locations around campus or would it be better for us to keep a running balance on that UDFLEX card that she was issued?</p>
<p>Also, do you happen to remember if your housing deposit counted toward your first semester bill when you were a freshman?</p>
<p>Thanks!
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<p>I guess it depends what she will be buying. You can use a check card at Trabant and in the bookstore and at most places on Main St. I have money in my FLEX pretty much just for laundry. I have a small WSFS account I use for cash. My home bank doesn't have any nearby ATMS and there is a WSFS branch in Trabant. I've used checks to buy books at Leiberman's and Delaware Book Exchange. Also, I'm pretty cheap so I don't need a lot of money because I don't spend a lot of money.
I didn't know about the deposit but my mom thinks it wasn't deducted from the bill.</p>
<p>Thanks Popsicle. I had to smile when you mentioned that you were 'cheap.' We prefer to call it 'frugal' in our family. HAHA</p>
<p>Our daughter is frugal too, so enough for laundry on the UDFLEX account. And the check card can cover books and needed cash. Roger that.</p>
<p>Sorry to keep bugging you - but - when my daughter pulled up her book buy list it had the required books along with all sorts of recommended books. Should she purchase all of the recommended books or hold off on those to see if she needs them? There were maybe three recommended books for her statistics class - but she scored a 5 on the placement test and doesn't think she needs them.</p>
<p>I ordered my books first sememster from the bookstore because it was easiest. I didn't do that 2nd semester and I won't do it again in the fall. For second sememster I ordered as much as I could online and waited until I got to class before getting the rest. I know this is the same everywhere because my friends have the same problems - book companies are making their money by "bundling". They add chapters or some CDs or come online access for a class so you can't buy just the booked used. Some professors are cool with you just getting the book. I emailed or talked to mine to find out who REALLY needed you to get the bundle or the most recent edition. Oh yeah and if you go to the Delaware Book Exchange site, they have all the class lists too. You can call Leiberman's and they will tell you what your class needs.<br>
I have to take statistics in the spring and from what I hear the 2 professors that teach it are EVIL and that they make it impossible. I am a total math person but I hear that doesn't help! Can she get out of statistics because she got a 5? I got out of a bunch of stuff because of APs. I had already gone to Delaworld and set up my classes when I got my results. I just contacted my advisor and got my schedule changed. This happens all the time, so it isn't a big deal (not that you asked :) )</p>
<p>Popsicle – you are a jewel! That was excellent gouge. The last thing in the world my reserved daughter needs is a devil math professor her freshman year. You know, she worried over that placement test – thought she would rock it, so she studied for 3 days prior to taking it – then pulled a 5. Of course, then when she met with the advisor at Delaworld101, they wanted her in the higher course. Can’t win for losing. I’m going to show her this thread when she returns home and let her decide what to do. Although, I know her well enough that she will feel forever in your debt for the scoop. Thank you so much.</p>