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Delaware State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,925
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 59%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 47%

Located in Dover, Delaware, Delaware State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Delaware State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Delaware State is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Delaware state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 50% whereas the national average was 49%.

Delaware State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 83% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • HBCU
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

58.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,358

Cost of attendance at Delaware State University in 2022 for students from Delaware.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Delaware's average $9,441
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,280

Cost of attendance at Delaware State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Delaware's average $22,323
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Delaware State University received on average $12,342 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,342
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 499 52% $4,959 $2,474,295
Other Federal Grant 499 52% $5,177 $2,583,454
State Grant/Scholarships 444 46% $7,265 $3,225,670
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 624 65% $7,996 $4,989,795
Total Grant & Scholarships 875 92% $12,342 $10,798,919

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Delaware State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Delaware State University students is 47.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.6%.

47.0%

  • asian 33.3% 2 students
  • African American 49.4% 335 students
  • white 36.7% 29 students
  • hispanic 43.1% 25 students
  • International Students 75.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 38.3% 23 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Delaware State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Delaware State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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