School Overview
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
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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 |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Delaware State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (302) 857-6060 |
| Website: | www.desu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.desu.edu/apply-now |
| Address: | 1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,768 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 37% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,480 (52% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,258 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $17,294 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,945 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Delaware State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Delaware State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 7 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Education | 23 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 4 | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 6 | |||
| History | 3 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 4 | 2 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 2 | |||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 88 | 20 | 5 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Delaware State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,258 |
| Out-of-state | $17,294 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $5,510 |
| Out-of-state | $11,726 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 989 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 947 | 94% | $9,945 |
| Student loan aid | 778 | 77% | $6,477 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,268 | 78% | $10,110 |
| Federal student loans | 2,784 | 66% | $7,388 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Delaware State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Delaware State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 9,084 | 2,896 | 6,188 | Percent admitted | 100% | 49% | 55% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 13% | 13% | 12% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Delaware State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,768 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,315 |
| Graduate enrollment | 453 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Delaware State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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