Delaware State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 46.58%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 920. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,670
- Out-of-State Tuition: $20,634
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Delaware State:
- Total Enrollment: 5,327, including 655 online students
- 4,581 Undergraduate, 746 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.3% men, 65.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 39%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 8%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 70%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 114 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 29 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Delaware State Overview
Delaware State University (Delaware State) is a four-year, public school located in Dover, DE. It is a historically black college/university. Delaware State University was newly upgraded to an R2 University from a Master's College and University (medium programs)
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Delaware State's tuition & fees is $10,670 for Delaware residents and $20,634 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 74% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,619.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,327 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
Delaware State's acceptance rate is 46.58% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 33.68%. The median SAT score is 920 and the ACT score is 23.
Delaware State ranked 2nd in Delaware Colleges rankings. Delaware State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Delaware State University is $10,670 for in-state students and $20,634 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,114 for in-state students and $17,484 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,038 for Delaware residents and $21,025 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,180 for Delaware residents and $20,412 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,670 | $20,634 |
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| Graduate | $9,114 | $17,484 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,038 | $21,025 |
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| Graduate | $10,180 | $20,412 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Delaware State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Delaware State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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