ACCEPTANCE RATE
61.7%
More selective than 32% of listed universities.
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Public University
Delaware State University
Delaware State University is a public four-year institution in Dover, Delaware, offering over 90 undergraduate majors and graduate programs within a diverse HBCU community.
61.7%ACCEPTANCE
$15,555AVG NET PRICE
39%GRAD RATE
5,828STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
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Dover, DECity: Small
THE SIGNATURE
Delaware State University Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Delaware State University stands as one of the nation's premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities with a legacy dating back to its founding in 1891. The institution operates on a 356-acre suburban campus in Dover, providing a close-knit environment where students from 39 states and 34 countries can thrive alongside experienced faculty.
Academically, the university offers more than 60 paths across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs within four academic colleges. Students have access to over 17 program departments that foster breakthroughs in fields ranging from medicine and military defense to agriculture and aviation.
Beyond the classroom, life at DSU is vibrant with over 100 student organizations and a strong athletic tradition featuring 18 NCAA Division I sports. The campus location offers a small-town feel while remaining within a short drive of major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Founded1891
SettingCity: Small356 acres
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationNone reported
AthleticsNCAA Division I
GETTING IN
Admissions
Gaining admission is the first step on every student's journey at Delaware State University. With an acceptance rate of approximately 61.7 percent based on recent applicant data, the university welcomes a diverse cohort each year. Prospective students may consider SAT math midpoints around 470 for admitted cohorts when evaluating academic preparedness.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
860–1,070
400National benchmark missing1600
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Not reportedUndergraduate application fee $35.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$10,314/yr
Out-of-state: $20,250/yr. Delaware residents pay roughly 49% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$15,555/yr
▲ 34% since 2020-2171% receive aid
Average aid package $11,949.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
Delaware State University provides extensive educational opportunities through four academic colleges and over 17 program departments. The institution offers more than 60 paths leading to associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across a wide range of disciplines.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
18:1
6-year graduation rate
39%
▼ 4 pts since 2016
First-year retention
72%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
92
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.9.9%
Mass Communication/Media Studies.8.2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.7.5%
Psychology, General.6.7%
Business Administration and Management, General.6.7%
Criminology.6.3%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
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On-campus beds
3,230
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Students needing off-campus housing
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Setting
City: Small
356 campus acres.
IN CONTEXT
Delaware State University vs. peer institutions
How Delaware State University compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Delaware State University
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AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$49,307
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
80.4%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
74%
74% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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