University
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
4,051
Students
11,234
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
45%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
Delaware State University is a University institution located in Dover, DE, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1200 North DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901-2277
United States
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
Executive Director for Admissions
Email: ehill@desu.edu
Phone: 302-857-6351
Fax: 302-857-6352
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agricultural And Horticultural Plant Breeding |
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| Agricultural Business And Management |
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| Agricultural Business And Management Related |
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| Agriculture |
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| Agronomy And Crop Science |
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| Animal Sciences |
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| Poultry Science |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences Related |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biotechnology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Banking And Financial Support Services |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business Administration, Management And Operations Related |
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| Business Operations Support And Secretarial Services Related |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| E-commerce |
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| Fashion Merchandising |
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| Finance |
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| Hospitality Administration |
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| Hospitality Administration Related |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| Marketing Related |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Tourism And Travel Services Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Journalism |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Science |
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| Data Processing And Data Processing Technology |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Agricultural Teacher Education |
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| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Business Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Education (specific Levels And Methods) Related |
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| Education Related |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| German Language Teacher Education |
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| Health Teacher Education |
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| Kindergarten/preschool Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Special Education Related |
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| Special Education&-early Childhood |
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| Special Education&-gifted And Talented |
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| Trade And Industrial Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| Laser And Optical Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Pre-engineering |
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| Systems Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Architectural Engineering Technology |
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| Civil Engineering Technology |
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| Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology |
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| Environmental Control Technologies Related |
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| Industrial Production Technologies Related |
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| Mechanical Engineering Technologies Related |
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| Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Apparel And Textiles |
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| Child Development |
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| Consumer Economics |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences |
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| Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical/medical Laboratory Technology |
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| Community Health Services Counseling |
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| Dental Assisting |
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| Dental Services And Allied Professions Related |
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| Dietetics |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Prenursing Studies |
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| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| History Related |
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| Library Science | Associate | Bachelors |
| Library Science Related |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Mathematics And Statistics Related |
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| Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Musical Instrument Fabrication And Repair |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Historic Preservation And Conservation |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Fishing And Fisheries Sciences And Management |
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| Forestry |
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| Natural Resources Management And Policy |
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| Natural Resources Management And Policy Related |
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| Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Chemistry Related |
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| Forensic Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Physics Related |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions Related |
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| Social Work |
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| Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biotechnology Laboratory Technician |
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| Physical Science Technologies Related |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Corrections And Criminal Justice Related |
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| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Fire Prevention And Safety Technology |
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| Forensic Science And Technology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminology |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Political Science And Government Related |
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| Sociology |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Transportation And Materials Moving | Associate | Bachelors |
| Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology |
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| Airline Pilot And Flight Crew |
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| Aviation/airway Management |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Fine And Studio Arts Management |
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| Music |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,636
Applied
3,450
Accepted
4,051
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,137
Females Applied
2,416
Females Accepted
47%
Male Admissions
2,499
Males Applied
1,034
Males Accepted
41%
Applying
35
Application Fee
3.09
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 420 | 500 | |
| SAT Math | 400 | 490 | |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
7,868
In-state
16,904
Out-of-state
Fees
11,054
Room & board
6,976
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
11,234
Avg. Financial Aid Package
11,863
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,883
Avg. Loan Aid
4,530
Avg. Grant Aid
5,250
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
77%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
16%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,051
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
51%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.67% |
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| Black or African American | 74.77% |
| White or Caucasian | 9.75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.29% |
| Asian | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 4.99% |
| Other | 0.4% |
Gender
Male (34.53%)
Female (65.47%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Not Reported |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only 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
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
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 |
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| 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 | |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 | |