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 |
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 |