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Delaware State University Science & Tech Programs

Delaware State University is a public institution located in Dover, DE. A Smaller City offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Delaware State University Rankings

Delaware State University is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#5 of 12	State — Delaware
Overall Quality	#329 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#1877 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Delaware State University?

Contact details for Delaware State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
Phone:	3028576060
Website:	www.desu.edu/
Admissions:	www.desu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.desu.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into Delaware State University?

You can apply to Delaware State University online at: www.desu.edu/apply-now

Delaware State University is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Delaware State University

These are the things Delaware State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Delaware State University?

Delaware State University has an acceptance rate of 47%, making it moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 34% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

26% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Delaware State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 420 and 520. Math scores were between 380 and 500.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 800 to 1020. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Delaware State University ranged between 20 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Delaware State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,060	1,217	40%
Women	5,385	2,717	50%

Can I Afford Delaware State University?

The average net price after aid at Delaware State University is $15,745. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,050
In-State Fees	$1,620
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,014
Out-of-State Fees	$1,620
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,670
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,634

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 26% of students at Delaware State University receive some form of financial aid (1,288 students).

Approximately 74% of students at Delaware State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,619 per student.

49% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,764.

Student Loan Debt

52% of Delaware State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,434 per year.

Delaware State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,033 students enrolled at Delaware State University. Delaware State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,630 undergraduate students at Delaware State University, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Delaware State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	41
Black or African American	3,467
Hispanic	388
White	296
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	273
Non-Resident	97

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Delaware State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Delaware	644
New Jersey	139
Pennsylvania	124
New York	117
Maryland	73

Additionally, approximately 2.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Delaware State University Graduate Student Diversity

887 of Delaware State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Delaware State University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Delaware State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	15
Black or African American	548
Hispanic	62
White	142
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	44
Non-Resident	63

Online Learning at Delaware State University

Delaware State University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

3,386 undergraduate students at Delaware State University took at least one online class — of those, 186 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 80 students took at least one online class and 469 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Delaware State University

Delaware State University offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Delaware State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.