Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Delaware State's acceptance rate is 54.92% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 36.65%. 2,227 men and 4,882 women applied to Delaware State and 1,116 men and 2,788 women students were accepted.
Among them, 434 men and 997 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Delaware State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 7,109 | 2,227 | 4,882 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,904 | 1,116 | 2,788 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,431 | 434 | 997 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 54.92% | 50.11% | 57.11% | - | - |
| Yield | 36.65% | 38.89% | 35.76% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 499 students (35% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 24 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Delaware State.
The median SAT score is 930 with 480 SAT EBRW and 450 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 530 and the 25th percentile is 420. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 530 and 25th percentile is 410 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 20 at Delaware State. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 19.
The SAT and ACT scores at Delaware State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,067, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with medium programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 830 | 930 | 1060 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 420 | 480 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 450 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT English | 17 | 19 | 22 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,431 first-year students enrolled in Delaware State. The proportion of full-time students is 87.70% and part-time students is 12.30%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 30.33% and women students is 69.67%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Delaware State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,431 | 434 | 997 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,255 | 380 | 875 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 176 | 54 | 122 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Delaware State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Delaware State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $35 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Delaware State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Delaware State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | www.desu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.desu.edu/apply-now |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research) |