Delaware State University

Dover, DE · Public · 4-year · HBCU

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Delaware State University reported a 61.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Delaware State University is a public 4-year institution in Dover, DE, with an SAT reference of 920 and an ACT reference of 23. The historical average net price is $13,910 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

61.7%

7,542 applicants

SAT reference

920

Combined score

ACT reference

23

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,910

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Delaware State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)8609201020
ACT (composite, 1–36)222326

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

38.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

70.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$49,307

Student Body

4,398

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Delaware State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,135
$30,001 – $48,000$12,452
$48,001 – $75,000$15,701
$75,001 – $110,000$17,633
$110,000+$17,326

Top Majors at Delaware State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing79
Liberal Arts & General Studies70
Health Professions69
Biological & Biomedical Sciences64
Parks, Recreation & Fitness56
Psychology47
Social Sciences43
Communication & Journalism33
Public Administration & Social Services23
Education22

Financial Aid at Delaware State University

About Delaware State University

Official website: https://www.desu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.desu.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware State University

What is the acceptance rate at Delaware State University?

Delaware State University reported a 62% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 7,542. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Delaware State University?

The historical 62% acceptance rate suggests Delaware State University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Delaware State University?

The imported historical records for Delaware State University include an SAT reference value of 920 and an ACT reference value of 23. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Delaware State University?

The stored historical average net price at Delaware State University is $13,910 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $11,842 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Delaware State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Delaware State University is 39%. its stored first-year retention rate is 70%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $49,307. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Delaware State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Delaware State University?

Delaware State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Delaware State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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