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
62%Acceptance
984SAT Avg
4,630Students
18:1Student:Faculty
39%Grad Rate
$49,307Earnings 10yr
$15,745Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate61.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 984
Reading & Writing
440550
Math
420520
ACT Score Range
Composite
2226
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
Programs (84)
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
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Source: Wikipedia