School Information

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Total Cost $21,024
Total Enrollment 3,609
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Delaware State University

http://www.desu.edu
1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901
(302) 857-6060

Delaware State University is a public, comprehensive, 1890 land-grant institution. The mission of the University is to provide for the people of Delaware and others who are admitted, meaningful and relevant education that emphasizes both the liberal and professional aspects of higher education. Within this context, the University provides educational opportunities to all qualified citizens of this state and other states at a cost consistent with the economic status of the students as a whole. While recognizing its historical heritage, the University serves a diverse student population with a broad range of programs in instruction, service, and research, so that ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Delaware State University, 94.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 67.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,956), and 69% receive loans ($9,751 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,443. Off campus it is around $11,408.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Delaware State University is $10,378 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Delaware State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,481
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $13,742
Tuition Graduate in State $4,380
Tuition Graduate Out of State $9,624
Living Costs
Delaware State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $21,024
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $28,285
Total Expense In State Off Campus $21,933
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $8,581
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $29,194
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $15,842
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 8,075 people applied to Delaware State University. Of the applicants, 37.0% were admitted (33.0% male & 40.0% female ) and 25.0% accepted (30.0% male and 23.0% female)

Of the 3,222 undergraduate students at Delaware State University, 13.0% are part-time. A majority (90.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 24.0% of the 387 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     30.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     66.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     33.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     16.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     37.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     34.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 1st
Admissions Office Phone 302-857-6351
Admissions Office Email admissions@desu.edu
Admissions Office Address Delaware State University, Office of Admissions, 1200 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.desu.edu/transfer-student-admissions
Admissions Website http://www.desu.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.desu.edu/apply-now
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Delaware State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Delaware State University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 390
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 480
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 390
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 470
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 19
ACT English (25th Percentile) 13
ACT English (75th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 18
 
Delaware State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 14 5
Agricultural Business and Management, General 0
Agriculture, General 14 5
Animal Sciences, General 0
Plant Sciences, General 0 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 11 3
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 10 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 89 37
Accounting 8
Business Administration and Management, General 73 37
Business/Managerial Economics 0
Finance, General 1
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 7
Management Science, General 0
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 64
Broadcast Journalism 0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 62
Journalism 0
Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Public Relations/Image Management 0
Radio and Television 2
Computer and information sciences and support services 6
Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Computer Science 6
Information Science/Studies 0
Education 28 20 10
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 0
Art Teacher Education 3
Biology Teacher Education 0 0
Business Teacher Education 0
Curriculum and Instruction 3
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3
Education, General 11 10
Education, Other 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 4
Elementary Education and Teaching 6
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
Health Teacher Education 0
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 2 0
Music Teacher Education 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5
Physics Teacher Education 0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1 0
Social Science Teacher Education 0
Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 3 2
Special Education and Teaching, Other 2
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 0
Engineering 0
Civil Engineering, General 0
English language and literature/letters 5
English Composition 5
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 17
Apparel and Textiles, General 7
Consumer Economics 0
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 10
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
French Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 45 2
Nursing, Other 0
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 21
Pre-Veterinary Studies 0
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 24
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 2
History 14
American History (United States) 0
History, General 14
History, Other 0
Mathematics and statistics 2 2 4
Applied Mathematics 4
Mathematics, General 2 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1 0
Historic Preservation and Conservation 0
Mathematics and Computer Science 1
Neuroscience 0
Natural resources and conservation 1 6
Environmental Science 0
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 0
Natural Resources Management and Policy 1
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 6
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 30 15
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 30 15
Physical sciences 14 5
Chemistry, General 4 4
Chemistry, Other 1
Physics, General 1 1
Physics, Other 8
Psychology 57
Psychology, General 57
Public administration and social service professions 48 31
Social Work 48 31
Science technologies/technicians 0
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician 0
Social sciences 52
Criminology 45
Political Science and Government, General 6
Sociology 1
Transportation and materials moving 1
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 1
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 0
Visual and performing arts 7
Art/Art Studies, General 1
Arts Management 1
Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
Music, General 3
 
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