Delaware State University
Delaware State University is a public 4-year institution in Dover, DE. It enrolls about 5,828 students and admits roughly 62% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Dover, DE 19901 |
| County | Kent County |
| Enrollment | 5,828 |
| Acceptance rate | 62% |
| Applicants / admitted | 7,542 / 4,651 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,314 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $20,250 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 39% |
| Transfer-out rate | 10% |
| Full-time retention rate | 72% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $15,555 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 440–550 |
| ACT middle 50% | 22–26 |
| Website | www.desu.edu/ |
| Phone | 3028576060 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 7,542 students applied and 4,651 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,405 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,314 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $20,250. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,555 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,776 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,338 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,445 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,336 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,170 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 939 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 39% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Delaware State University is in Dover, DE, Kent County. Its coordinates are 39.1872, -75.5405.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Delaware State University?
About 62% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 7,542 applicants.
How much does Delaware State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,314 for in-state students and $20,250 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Delaware State University?
About 5,828 students are enrolled.