Delaware State University

Delaware State University is a four-years, public school located in Dover, DE. It is a historically black school. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification

The Delaware State's 2024 tuition & fees is $10,314 for Delaware residents and $20,250 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 75% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,149.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 5,826 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).

Delaware State ranked 2^nd in Delaware Colleges rankings. Delaware State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Delaware State University is $10,314 for in-state students and $20,250 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,160 for in-state students and $14,976 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,728 for Delaware residents and $22,432 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,085 for Delaware residents and $19,127 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$10,314	$20,250
Graduate	$8,160	$14,976

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$12,728	$22,432
Graduate	$12,085	$19,127

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Delaware State University is 61.67% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 30.21%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 970.

The average graduation rate is 45%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 5,826 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Delaware State Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	61.67% Acceptance Rate / 30.21% Yield
Test Scores »	970 SAT / 23 ACT
Graduation Rate »	45%
Transfer-out Rate	5%
Retention Rate	75%(full-time), 13% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »	5,826 (4,996 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$11,149

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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Delaware State Offered Programs
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On-Campus Students Services

Delaware State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Delaware State
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No