Delaware State University Admission
Application Fee
$35
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
54.92%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
36.65%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,431
SAT Scores
930
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 7,109 students have applied and 3,904 students have allowed to admit to Delaware State University (Acceptance rate: 54.92%). Delaware State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 36.65 % where 1,431 students have finally enrolled out of 3,904 admitted students.
Delaware State acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Delaware.
Delaware State enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Delaware.
How to Apply to Delaware State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Delaware State. Delaware State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.desu.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.desu.edu/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | www.desu.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.desu.edu/npc |
| Veterans Tuition | www.desu.edu/admissions/military-veteran-students |
| Athletic | www.desu.edu/institutional-research-and-analysis/heoa-compliance-information |
| Disability Service | www.desu.edu/academics/student-accessibility-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Delaware State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Delaware State University is 930 and the average ACT score is 22. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware State University | 930 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Delaware | 1,088 | 69 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Delaware State University, 499 students submitted SAT scores (35% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 930 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Delaware. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 420 | 480 | 530 |
| Mathematics | 410 | 450 | 530 |
| Total | 830 | 930 | 1,060 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Delaware State University, 24 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Delaware. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| English | 17 | 19 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 19 | 22 |
Delaware State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Delaware State University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |