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Delaware State University

Dover, DE · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Delaware State University

Delaware State University (DSU or Del State) is a privately governed, state-assisted historically black land-grant research university in Dover, Delaware. DSU also has two satellite campuses: one in Wilmington and one in Georgetown. The university encompasses four colleges and a diverse population of undergraduate and advanced-degree students. Delaware State University is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

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47%

Acceptance

$13,910

Net price

4,398

Enrollment

39%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

47%

Acceptance rate

940

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading420520
SAT Math380500
ACT Composite2024

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,910

Average net price

$10,670

In-state tuition

$20,634

Out-of-state tuition

$16,664

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$27,939

Total cost of attendance

49%

Students receiving Pell grants

52%

Students with federal loans

$26,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$11,135
$30–48K
$12,452
$48–75K
$15,701
$75–110K
$17,633
$110K+
$17,326

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$49,307

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,503

Median earnings (6 yrs)

39%

Graduation rate

70%

Retention rate

74%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,851

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,398

Total enrollment

12%

Part-time

20

Avg. age at entry

36%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women
35% men

Race & ethnicity

Black
76%
Hispanic
8%
White
6%
Two or more races
6%
Asian
1%

Delaware State University FAQ

Is Delaware State University a public or private school?

Delaware State University is a public institution located in Dover, DE.

What is the acceptance rate at Delaware State University?

Delaware State University has an acceptance rate of 47%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Delaware State University cost?

The average annual net price at Delaware State University is $13,910 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $10,670 in-state and $20,634 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Delaware State University?

About 39% of students at Delaware State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Delaware State University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Delaware State University students earn a median of $49,307 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Delaware State University?

Admitted students at Delaware State University have an average SAT score of 940. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Delaware State University?

Delaware State University enrolls about 4,398 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Holzman Moss Bottino Architecture · CC BY-SA 4.0. Additional images are representative.

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