Dover, DE

Delaware State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Delaware State University is a four-year, public school located in Dover, DE.
It is a historically black college.
It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Delaware State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

47% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 8,445 applied, 3,934 accepted, and 1,325 enrolled in Delaware State.
488 men and 837 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

920 SAT, 23 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 920 and ACT score is 23. The SAT score of 920 is a little bit lower than average, 25 to 33 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total8009201020
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing420480520
Math380440500
ACT Score
Composite202324
Math171823
English212528
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $10,670 for Delaware residents and $20,634 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $9,114 for Delaware residents and $17,484 for others.
Tuition has increased by 1.90% compared to last year at Delaware State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,538 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,949.
For freshmen, 1,205 students (96%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,842.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 5,327 students enrolled Delaware State in 2025.
By gender, 1,826 men and 3,501 women students are enrolled.
There are 4,581 undergraduate and 746 graduate students.
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114 Major Programs

  • 29 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Delaware State is 39% and the transfer-out rate is 8%.
The retention rate is 70% for full-time and 70% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
39%
Transfer-out Rate
8%
Retention Rate
70%
Students to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 397 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Delaware State and the average faculty salary is $80,493. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
There are 1,029 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $70,587.
Number of Faculties
397
Average Faculty Salary
$80,493
Number of Staffs
1,029
Average Staff Salary
$70,587

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Delaware State University is a member of Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC).
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