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Overview
Founded in 1891, Delaware State University is a public Historically Black College and University in the state capital of Dover. Delaware State is home to colleges of Humanities, Agriculture, Business, and Health Sciences conferring undergrad degrees in 42 academic majors. Additionally, DSU owns two farms and has received recognition as a Tree Campus USA from the Arbor Day Foundation. For musically-inclined students, Delaware State features numerous vocal and instrumental ensembles including the Approaching Storm Marching Band which plays for DSU athletic events.
Acceptance Rate:
55%
Average Net Price:
$14,464
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
18
Average SAT Composite
932
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,314 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,250 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,634 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,881
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,634
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,764
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
39%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7145
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,634
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
57%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,079
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,302
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
56%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,519
Average Other Loans Per Year
$20,812
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
7109
Students Applied
67%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
198
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | October 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
35%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 18
Average SAT Composite: 932
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
5,826
Total Number of Undergrads
4,996
0
100
34%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
48%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
88
Faculty Overview
0
100
64%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
63%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
58%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Hornets
School Colors
Columbia blue and red
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
153
Total Female Athletes
163
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Delaware State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,400
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
Dover
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Top 5 Employers
Delaware State University
State of Delaware
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Bank of America
Christiana Care Health System
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Community and Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,302
Loan Default Rate
10%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingLearning is a fundamental thing at this school. Don't take your education for granted becuase the classroom size is small enough for you to ask as many questions when there is something not understood.
Karis from Suitland, MD
I learn a little about black history on my tour of the building and learned from a different aspect of the reasons for the current economic failure.
Jerome from Norwalk, CT
delaware state university is a credible hbcu. through the orientations, campus visits, and interest meetings, you can learn a lot about the university. our goal is making our mark on the world.
Because I have attended the new student orientation, I can see that the staff and campus are well organized and caters to the needs of the students. The equipments and students facilities shows that the staff take their students opinions about their campus serious, due to the fact that they added a new gym, and cafe. I'm really excited to attend Delaware State.
Shanice from Wilmington, DE
I definitely am learning a lot here I transferred from Long island University in Brooklyn NY, and I never had the opportunity to learn such variety of things. For example about black history, the most I knew about Black History was what they could squeeze in during Black History month but here I have the opportunity to get in touch with my past as well as others on this campus.
Danielle from Brentwood, NY
My schedule is intense but the professors are great.
OLIVIA from Oxon Hill, MD
delaware state university is one of the top historical black colleges in the u.s. this school has many majors to choose from. all students are welcome to visit and apply.
Shepherd from New Castle, DE
I instantly felt like i was apart of something larger than life. i felt welcome and at home when i visited this campus.
Ashley from Smyrna, DE
They are not the most organized school but no matter what I take pride in my school. I think every student there will have something they don't like (but that's any where). Overall it's a great school not too big, not to small.
Quintera from Newark, DE
I loved my first year at DSU. The school is family friendly and fun. Campus life is amazing!
Cheyna from Brooklyn, NY
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