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Overview |
Delaware State University | |||
| Location | Dover, DE | |||
| Setting | Small City | |||
| Enrollment | 5,828 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #925 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | desu.edu | |||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,544 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | |||
| Room & Board | $13,634 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $15,555 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 7,542 | |||
| Admitted | 4,651 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | |||
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| % Men | 5% | |||
| % Women | 11% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | Yes | |||
| % White | 11% | |||
| % Black | 75% | |||
| % Hispanic | 6% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | |||
| % International | 2% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 1% |
Students |
Delaware State University | |||
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| % In-State | 46% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | |||
Campus |
Delaware State University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/