Delaware State University Comparison

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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
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
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, 2025

Academics

Delaware State University
Student to Faculty Ratio 18:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (15%)
  • Psychology (13%)
  • Communication (12%)
  • Social Sciences (10%)
  • Health Professions (10%)

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
% 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
% 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
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/