Overview

Delaware State University is a University institution located in Dover, DE, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1200 North DuPont Highway
Dover, DE  19901-2277
United States

Contact Mrs. Erin Hill
Executive Director for Admissions
Email: ehill@desu.edu
Phone: 302-857-6351
Fax: 302-857-6352

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural And Horticultural Plant Breeding
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Agricultural Business And Management, Other
Agriculture, General
Agronomy And Crop Science
Animal Sciences, General
Poultry Science
Pre-veterinary Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Neurobiology And Neurosciences, Other
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Banking And Financial Support Services
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business Operations Support And Secretarial Services, Other
Business/managerial Economics
E-commerce/electronic Commerce
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Hospitality Administration/management, Other
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Management Science
Marketing, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Tourism And Travel Services Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Data Processing And Data Processing Technology/technician
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of The Gifted And Talented
Educational Leadership And Administration, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Special Education And Teaching, Other
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Laser And Optical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Pre-engineering
Systems Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Environmental Control Technologies/technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/technicians, Other
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Child Development
Consumer Economics
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Community Health And Preventive Medicine
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
Dental Assisting/assistant
Dental Services And Allied Professions, Other
Dietetics/dietitian
Pre-nursing Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Public Health Education And Promotion
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History (united States)
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Library Science	Associate	Bachelors
Library Science, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics And Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Musical Instrument Fabrication And Repair
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Historic Preservation And Conservation, General
Mathematics And Computer Science
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, General
Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, Other
Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Conservation And Research, Other
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Forensic Chemistry
Optics/optical Sciences
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biotechnology Technology/technician
Physical Science Technologies/technicians, Other
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician
Forensic Science And Technology
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Political Science And Government, General
Political Science And Government, Other
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew
Aviation/airway Management And Operations
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, Other
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,109

Applied

3,904

Accepted

4,996

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,882

Females Applied

2,788

Females Accepted

57%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,227

Males Applied

1,116

Males Accepted

50%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.19

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	SAT or ACT test scores

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	October 1st	September 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		420	530
SAT Math		410	530
ACT Composite		20	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,050

In-state

19,014

Out-of-state

9,050

In-district

Fees

1,620

Full-time student fees

16,664

Room & board

10,100

Room only

Financial Aid

20,520

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,916

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,855

Avg. Loan Aid

8,675

Avg. Grant Aid

7,514

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

69.5%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

90%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,996

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

49%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.32%
Black or African American	71.4%
White or Caucasian	8.11%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	0.76%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.02%
Two or more races	6.23%
Other	2.68%

Gender

Male (34.71%)

Female (65.29%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	58%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome Week, Commencement and Homecoming Week

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Most popular organizations:
SGA, NPHC, Women's Senate, RHA and Men's Council

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Football		Division 1B
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	Division 1
Cheerleading	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1