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Delaware State University
Dover, DE · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 47%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $19,832
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings
- $51,864
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Delaware State University is a public college in Dover, DE with 4,398 undergraduates. It admits 47% of applicants, and admitted students average 940 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $19,832 per year ($17,525 for families earning under $30,000). 42% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,864 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 47%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,542
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,651
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 30%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing420–520
200800
SAT Math380–500
200800
ACT Composite20–24
136
What Delaware State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $33,669
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,214
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,204
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,525
- $30–48k$16,575
- $48–75k$19,956
- $75–110k$23,042
- $110k+$24,795
Get a personal estimate with Delaware State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $51,864
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,398
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 49%
- White6%
- Hispanic8%
- Black76%
- Asian1%
Delaware State University FAQ
What is Delaware State University's acceptance rate?+
Delaware State University admits 47% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Delaware State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 420–520 on SAT Reading and Writing and 380–500 on SAT Math; the average total is 940.
What ACT score do you need for Delaware State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–24.
Is Delaware State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Delaware State University?+
In Fall 2023, 7,542 students applied to Delaware State University and 4,651 were admitted; 1,405 enrolled.
Does Delaware State University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Delaware State University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Delaware State University require an essay?+
Delaware State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Delaware State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $33,669 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,832.
What is Delaware State University's graduation rate?+
42% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 130934 · How we use this data
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