Delaware State University

#2 in Delaware

4-years Public College In Dover, DE

Delaware State University (referred to as Delaware State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Dover, DE. Delaware State University is a historically black school.It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Delaware State University is $10,314 for Delaware residents and $20,250 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,826 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Delaware State University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$10,314 (Delaware Residents) $20,250 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate54.92%
Student Population5,826
Test Scores930 (SAT) 22 (ACT)
Graduation Rate45%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Delaware State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1945 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Delaware State University is $10,314 for Delaware residents and $20,250 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Delaware State University is $8,160 for Delaware residents and $14,976 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Delaware State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 75 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $11,149 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Delaware State University is 54.92% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 36.65%. The average SAT score is 930 and the average ACT score is 22. Delaware State University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 5,826 students are attending at Delaware State University (4,996 undergraduate students). There are 215 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 131 part-time faculty working for Delaware State University. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 741 (full-time) and 177 (part-time). The graduation rate at Delaware State University is 45% and transfer-out rate is 5%. The retention rate is 75% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Delaware State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Delaware State University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Delaware State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Delaware State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Delaware State University Mission Statement
Delaware State University is a public, comprehensive, 1890 land-grant institution that offers access and opportunity to diverse populations from Delaware, the nation, and the world. Building on its heritage as a historically black college, the University purposefully integrates the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service in its baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs. Its commitment to advance science, technology, liberal arts, and the professions produces capable and productive leaders who contribute to the sustainability and economic development of the global community.