Delaware State University, sometimes referred to as DSU or Del State, is a public university located in Dover, Delaware. In addition to its main campus in Dover, DSU also has two smaller campuses in Wilmington and Georgetown, Delaware. DUS is a historically black college with roughly 4,200 students and is the second-largest university in the state, behind University of Delaware. The university has a diverse student body which includes both undergraduates and graduates.
School History
Delaware State University was established by the Delaware General Assembly in 1891 as the State College for Colored Students. It didn’t start awarding degree until 1898, nearly seven years later. It was awarded provisional accreditation in 1944 and three years later, by way of legislative action, the school’s name was changed to Delaware State College. On July 1, 1993 the Delaware State College became Delaware State University.
General Information
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Admission Office 1200 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 (302) 857-6351 (800) 845-2544 Fax: (302) 857-6352 [email protected] Contact: L Germaine Scott-Cheatham Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1200 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 (302) 857-6060 www.desu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,159 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 730 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,159 Graduate enrollment: 375 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 39% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 58% |
College Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business B Arts, Visual & Performing Arts – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Broadcast Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B Engineering Technologies Architectural Engineering Technology B English Language & Literature English Composition B Family & Consumer Sciences Clothing/Apparel/Textile Studies B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Historic Preservation/Conservation B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Fitness promotions B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Science Technologies Biology Technician B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Criminology B Transportation & Materials Moving Air Transportation B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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