Applying to Delaware State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
61.67%	970

Delaware State University's acceptance rate is 61.67% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 7,542 students applied and 4,651 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Delaware State.

Delaware State's acceptance rate places 1st out of 3 Delaware colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 970 and the ACT score is 23 at Delaware State. Delaware State's SAT score ranks 2nd out of 2 Delaware colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Delaware State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Delaware State University is 61.67% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 30.21%. 2,595 men and 4,947 women applied to Delaware State and 1,486 men and 3,165 women students were accepted.

Among them, 487 men and 918 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Delaware State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Delaware State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	7,542	2,595	4,947	0	0
Admitted	4,651	1,486	3,165	0	0
Enrolled	1,405	487	918	0	0
Acceptance Rate	61.67%	57.26%	63.98%	-	-
Yield	30.21%	32.77%	29.00%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Delaware State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 359 students (26% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 31 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Delaware State.

The median SAT score is 970 with 500 SAT EBRW and 470 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 550 and the 25^th percentile is 440. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 520 and 25^th percentile is 420 .

The median ACT composite score is 23 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 22 at Delaware State. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at Delaware State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,060, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Delaware State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	860	970	1070
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	440	500	550
SAT Math	420	470	520
ACT Composite	22	23	26
ACT Math	17	20	26
ACT English	21	23	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Delaware State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,405 first-year students enrolled in Delaware State. The proportion of full-time students is 91.67% and part-time students is 8.33%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 34.66% and women students is 65.34%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Delaware State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Delaware State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,405	487	918
Full-time	1,288	444	844
Part-time	117	43	74

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Delaware State. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Delaware State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Delaware State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $35 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Delaware State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Delaware State.

Admission Information for Applying to Delaware State
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$35
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	www.desu.edu/admissions
Online Application	www.desu.edu/apply-now
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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