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Delaware State University

Dover, Delaware 19901

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Delaware State University is a public institution in Dover with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 984, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.6K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

39% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,307 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,745.

Established
1891
Motto
"Enter to Learn, Go Forth and Serve"
Mascot
Too Fly
Type
Privately governed, state-assisted historically black land-grant research university
Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference as full members since the conference was founded
Division
Division I

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62%Acceptance
984SAT Avg
4,630Students
18:1Student:Faculty
39%Grad Rate
$49,307Earnings 10yr
$15,745Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Delaware State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate61.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 984

Reading & Writing
440550
Math
420520

ACT Score Range

Composite
2226

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

61.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

984

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,314
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,250
Room & Board$13,634
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$27,536
Average Net Price$15,745
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,776
$30–48K$14,338
$48–75K$16,445
$75–110K$16,336
$110K+$20,170

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,745

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

51.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (84)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,630
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 7%
Black 75%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate38.7%
Freshman Retention72.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,503
8 Years$43,083
10 Years$49,307

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,400
Men
$39,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#115
Washington Monthly
#342

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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