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Delaware State University

Dover, DE • public • DI | MEAC | FCS
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Acceptance
61.7%
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Grad Rate
39%
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Cost
$23,678 / $33,614

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 5,397 • Total: 6,512
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1200 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE
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Website
www.desu.edu/
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,892 (35.1%) • Female: 3,505 (64.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 63 1.2%
Black/African American 3,906 72.4%
Hispanic/Latino 474 8.8%
White 444 8.2%
Two or More Races 323 6.0%
International 87 1.6%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
61.7%
4,651 admitted from 7,542 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Test Flexible
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 440-550
Math: 420-520
Total: 860-1070
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
22-26
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$35
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: 05/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
38.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
27.8%
Freshman Retention Rate
72.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
23.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$23,678
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$33,614
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,544
Out-of-state: $18,480
Room & Board
$1,500
Books & Supplies
$13,634
Students Receiving Pell Grants
71%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
MEAC
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (4)
Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (11)
Basketball Bowling Equestrian Golf Lacrosse Other Sports Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
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