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Delaware State University

Delaware State University

Dover, DE · City · 4,398 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Delaware State University (DSU) is a premier historically Black land-grant institution celebrated for its rich heritage, high-impact research, and standout academic divisions like the College of Agriculture, Science, and Technology and the College of Business. On the vibrant Dover campus, students experience a supportive, close-knit community energized by "Hornet Pride," active student organizations, and NCAA Division I athletics. What truly sets DSU apart is its distinctive Aviation Program, which features its own fleet of planes to train future commercial pilots, alongside its status as a leading national producer of minority graduates in STEM fields.


Wikipedia:Delaware State University is a privately governed, state-assisted historically black land-grant research university in Dover, Delaware. DSU also has two satellite campuses: one in Wilmington and one in Georgetown. The university encompasses four colleges and a diverse population of undergraduate and advanced-degree students. Delaware State University is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Location
Dover, DE, 19901 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
50 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$27,939
Out-of-state COA
$37,903
Avg net price
$13,910
Room & board
$16,664
In-state tuition
$10,670
Out-of-state tuition
$20,634
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,135
$30–48k
$12,452
$48–75k
$15,701
$75–110k
$17,633
$110k+
$17,326
Admissions
Admit rate
47%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
940
Reading 420520
Math 380500
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Delaware State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
39%
4-yr on-time completion
28%
1st-yr retention
70%
Transfer-out rate
9%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
47%
Transferred
6%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
47%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,503
Median earnings (10yr)
$49,307
Median debt
$26,000
Monthly loan payment
$276
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,000$30,937
Debt (90th percentile)
$41,000
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
49%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$39,554
Independent students
10%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
6%
Hispanic
8%
Black
76%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,503
10 years after entry
$49,307
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing66
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness57
Communication and Media Studies55
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities50
Psychology, General45
Business Administration, Management and Operations45
Criminology42
Biology, General39
Social Work31
Agriculture, General25
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods24
Public Health21
Political Science and Government19
Computer Science15
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other15
Air Transportation15
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Institutional
Endowment
$37M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
54%
Avg faculty salary
$8,869/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,851
Federal loan rate
52%

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