Delaware State University
tuition & fees
$20,250
graduate tuition & fees
$14,976
acceptance rate
62%
Student Population
5,826
online students
655
Number of Programs
125
Financial Aid Amount
$11,149
SAT Scores
970
Graduation Rate
45%
Delaware State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Dover, Delaware. Delaware State ranked 2nd in Delaware Colleges and 25th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 5,826 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Delaware State's acceptance rate is 61.67% last year (undergraduate school).
Delaware State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Delaware State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 |
| Phone | 302-857-6060 |
| WEB | www.desu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.desu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.desu.edu/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | www.desu.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.desu.edu/npc |
| Veterans Tuition | www.desu.edu/admissions/military-veteran-students |
| Athletic | www.desu.edu/institutional-research-and-analysis/heoa-compliance-information |
| Disability Service | www.desu.edu/academics/student-accessibility-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Delaware State University is 61.67% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.21%. The application fees are $35 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61.67 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 30.21 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
Delaware State's 2024 tuition & fees is $10,314 for Delaware residents and $20,250 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 10.78% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($18,280).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,160 for Delaware residents and $14,976 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 27.72% compared to the last year's rate.
| Delaware Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,314 | $20,250 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,160 | $14,976 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 5,826 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 655 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Delaware State has 4,996 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 830 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,826 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,996 |
| Graduate Students | 830 |
| Online Enrollment | 655 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Delaware State offers 125 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Delaware State
| Number of programs | 125 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |