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Delaware State University

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: Delaware State University

Dover, Delaware 19901

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate61.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 984

Reading & Writing

440550

Math

420520

ACT Score Range

Composite

2226

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

52.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (84)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

72%

Mixed

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

10 Years$49,307

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#115

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#342

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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Basketball

History & Fun Facts

•History 19th century The Delaware College for Colored Students was established on May 15, 1891, by the Delaware General Assembly.
•The name was changed to the State College for Colored Students by state legislative action in 1893 to eliminate confusion with Delaware College, which was attended by whites in Newark, Delaware.
•20th century In 1945, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education awarded the college provisional accreditation.
•Although its accreditation was revoked in 1949, it was regained in 1957.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from DE state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

57 mi(99 min)

Baltimorepop. 570K

58 mi(101 min)

Washingtonpop. 690K

83 mi(144 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHL Philadelphia50 mi

ACY Atlantic City55 mi

BWI Baltimore-Washington60 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA321 mi · ~9h 16m drive

New York, NY133 mi · ~3h 51m drive

Hartford, CT233 mi · ~6h 44m drive

Providence, RI283 mi · ~8h 11m drive

Albany, NY257 mi · ~7h 25m drive

Syracuse, NY269 mi · ~7h 46m drive

Rochester, NY295 mi · ~8h 31m drive

Buffalo, NY309 mi · ~8h 56m drive

Philadelphia, PA57 mi · ~1h 39m drive

Pittsburgh, PA252 mi · ~7h 17m drive

Harrisburg, PA104 mi · ~3h drive

Newark, NJ129 mi · ~3h 44m drive

Washington, DC83 mi · ~2h 24m drive

Baltimore, MD58 mi · ~1h 41m drive

Atlanta, GA618 mi · ~17h 51m drive

Charlotte, NC400 mi · ~11h 33m drive

Raleigh, NC290 mi · ~8h 23m drive

Miami, FL966 mi · ~27h 54m drive

Orlando, FL808 mi · ~23h 21m drive

Tampa, FL872 mi · ~25h 11m drive

Nashville, TN649 mi · ~18h 45m drive

New Orleans, LA1042 mi · ~30h 6m drive

Richmond, VA153 mi · ~4h 25m drive

Chicago, IL661 mi · ~19h 6m drive

Detroit, MI449 mi · ~12h 58m drive

Minneapolis, MN990 mi · ~28h 36m drive

St. Louis, MO788 mi · ~22h 46m drive

Kansas City, MO1018 mi · ~29h 25m drive

Indianapolis, IN567 mi · ~16h 23m drive

Columbus, OH401 mi · ~11h 35m drive

Cleveland, OH361 mi · ~10h 26m drive

Milwaukee, WI696 mi · ~20h 6m drive

Dallas, TX1265 mi · ~36h 33m drive

Houston, TX1300 mi · ~37h 33m drive

Austin, TX1398 mi · ~40h 23m drive

San Antonio, TX1468 mi · ~42h 25m drive

Los Angeles, CA2373 mi · ~68h 33m drive

San Francisco, CA2509 mi · ~72h 29m drive

San Diego, CA2349 mi · ~67h 52m drive

Seattle, WA2382 mi · ~68h 49m drive

Portland, OR2411 mi · ~69h 39m drive

Denver, CO1564 mi · ~45h 11m drive

Phoenix, AZ2058 mi · ~59h 27m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1914 mi · ~55h 18m drive

Honolulu, HI4903 mi · ~141h 39m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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