Delaware State University
tuition & fees
$20,634
graduate tuition & fees
$17,484
acceptance rate
47%
Student Population
5,327
online students
655
Number of Programs
114
Financial Aid Amount
$13,619
SAT Scores
920
Graduation Rate
39%
Delaware State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Dover, Delaware. Delaware State ranked 2nd in Delaware Colleges and 15th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 5,327 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Delaware State's acceptance rate is 46.58% last year (undergraduate school).
Delaware State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Delaware State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901 |
| Phone | 302-857-6060 |
| WEB | www.desu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| 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 |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Delaware State University is 46.58% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.68%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 46.58 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 33.68 % |
Tuition & Fees
Delaware State's 2025 tuition & fees is $10,670 for Delaware residents and $20,634 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.90% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($20,250).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,114 for Delaware residents and $17,484 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 16.75% compared to the last year's rate.
| Delaware Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,670 | $20,634 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,114 | $17,484 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,327 students have enrolled at Delaware State (2024-2025). Among them, 655 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Delaware State has 4,581 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 746 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,327 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,581 |
| Graduate Students | 746 |
| Online Enrollment | 655 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Delaware State offers 114 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Delaware State
| Number of programs | 114 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |