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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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Delaware State is a public university located in Dover, Delaware. As a historically black college, Delaware State has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,041 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Delaware State acceptance rate is 55%. Popular majors include Nursing, Psychology, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Graduating 45% of students, Delaware State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $28,200.
About
About Delaware State...
- HBCU
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Delaware
- Dover
Delaware State University Rankings
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Delaware State Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
February 1
SAT Range
830-1060
ACT Range
20-24
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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Will You Get Into Delaware State?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Delaware State University
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Net Price
$11,886/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$13,881/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
63%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.76 responses
56%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.95 responses
53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.95 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
65 Graduates
Psychology
59 Graduates
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
57 Graduates
Communications
51 Graduates
Business
48 Graduates
Criminology
43 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
36 Graduates
Social Work and Youth Services
35 Graduates
Biology
33 Graduates
Public Health
32 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
74%
On Campus
18%
Online
8%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,041Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
955
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
56%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
67 responses
Mixy
31%
Involved
28%
Interactive
15%
Busy
13%
Stressed
4%
Different
3%
Outgoing
3%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
43%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.111 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.124 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
75 responses
Diverse
41%
Expensive
23%
Different
12%
Close knit
9%
Ethnic
5%
Underrated
4%
Rude
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
45%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
75%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.57 responses
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Delaware State University Reviews
Rating 3.41 out of 5 1,358 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
DSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including education, business, science, technology, agriculture, and the arts. The university is committed to academic excellence, research, and community engagement. It fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student success and leadership development.
DSU places a strong emphasis on research and innovation, with faculty and students actively engaged in cutting-edge research projects that address societal challenges and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields.
The university also prioritizes diversity and inclusion, providing opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to thrive academically and socially. DSU offers a range of support services, including tutoring, counseling, and mentorship programs, to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
- Freshman
- 23 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I had a pretty good freshman year. I meet new people, endured amazing professors and overall enjoyed my college experience!
- Sophomore
- 9 days ago
Rating 3 out of 5
The school's management is horrible. If you have issues with finances then good luck because the people that are supposed to help you figure out what to do aren't much help. The party/entertainment scene is bad, all the parties on campus get shut down Dover, Delaware doesn't have much fun to offer at all. As for academics, I am a kinesiology major and I would say the education is average. Depending on what you want to do with your degree you might have to learn a little extra through outside sources. Overall my experience wasn't utterly unbearable but it certainly wasn't good either.
- Senior
- 22 days ago
