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Delaware State University

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Acceptance Rate 46.58 %
SAT Average 920
Tuition & Fees $20,634
($10,670)
Student Population 5,327
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $11,949

Academic Overview

Delaware State University Campus, Dover, DE
Delaware State University is a public, four-years institute located in Dover, Delaware. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $10,670 for Delaware residents and $20,634 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,114 for Delaware residents and $17,484 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,327 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 46.58% and the graduation rate is 39% last year.
The salary after graduation from Delaware State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $38,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Delaware State's tuition & fees is $10,670 for Delaware residents and $20,634 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $9,114 for in-state students and $17,484 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Delaware ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,670$20,634
Graduate$9,114$17,484
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Delaware State. The acceptance rate of Delaware State is 46.58% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 33.68%. The average graduation rate is 39% and the transfer-out rate is 8%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,949 and 71% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,327 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Delaware State University is 46.58 %.
Acceptance Rate
46.58%
Graduation Rate for Delaware State University is 39 %
Graduation Rate
39%
Transfer-out Rate for Delaware State University is 8 %
Transfer-out Rate
8%
Retention Rate for Delaware State University is 70 %
Retention Rate
70%
Student Population for Delaware State University is 5,327
Student Population
5,327
Student to Faculty Ratio for Delaware State University is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,949 at Delaware State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$11,949

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
Phone302-857-6060
WEBwww.desu.edu/
Admissionwww.desu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.desu.edu/apply-now
Financial Aidwww.desu.edu/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorwww.desu.edu/npc
Veterans Tuitionwww.desu.edu/admissions/military-veteran-students
Athleticwww.desu.edu/institutional-research-and-analysis/heoa-compliance-information
Disability Servicewww.desu.edu/academics/student-accessibility-services

Offered Degrees

Delaware State offers 114 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's20
Bachelor's800
Master's240
Doctorate (Research)50
Less Than 1 Year Certificate20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Delaware State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,230)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,494)

Veterans Benefits

Delaware State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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