Delaware State University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

61.7%

Acceptance Rate

4,630

Undergrads

$15,745

Net Price / Year

38.7%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Delaware State University

Delaware State University is a public 4-year institution located in Dover, DE. The school enrolls approximately 5,327 students. With an acceptance rate of 61.7%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 5,327

Men 1,826

Women 3,501

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 43.4%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 70%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

61.7%

Acceptance Rate

8,445

Applications

1,325

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

420

520

SAT Math

380

500

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	8,445	3,934	1,325	46.6%
2022	7,109	3,904	1,431	54.9%
2020	11,317	4,452	1,001	39.3%
2018	7,000	3,442	1,047	49.2%
2016	8,529	3,467	962	40.6%

Costs & Financial Aid

$15,745

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

43.4%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

38.7%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	63	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	61	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	61	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	53	N/A	N/A
Criminology.	51	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	44	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	42	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	31	N/A	N/A
Physics.	29	N/A	N/A
Agriculture, General.	22	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	22	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	21	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	21	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	21	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	16	N/A	N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.	16	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	15	N/A	N/A
Engineering Physics.	15	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	15	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	15	N/A	N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.	14	N/A	N/A
Air Transportation.	12	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	11	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	11	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	10	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	8	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	7	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	7	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	5	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	5	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	4	N/A	N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.	4	N/A	N/A
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.	3	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	3	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	3	N/A	N/A
Music.	2	N/A	N/A
History.	2	N/A	N/A
Applied Mathematics.	2	N/A	N/A
Physics.	2	N/A	N/A
Physics.	2	N/A	N/A
Apparel and Textiles.	2	N/A	N/A
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.	2	N/A	N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.	2	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	2	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Management and Policy.	2	N/A	N/A
Agriculture, General.	2	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	2	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	1	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$16,266,754

Total Athletics Expenses

$16,266,754

Total Athletics Revenue

437

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	97	$3,947,183	$3,947,183	N/A
Basketball	Coed	33	$1,983,186	$1,983,186	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	199	$1,088,280	$1,088,280	N/A
Equestrian	Women	32	$1,083,450	$1,083,450	N/A
Volleyball	Women	23	$601,085	$601,085	N/A
Baseball	Men	34	$531,968	$531,968	N/A
Softball	Women	29	$447,162	$447,162	N/A
Lacrosse	Women	36	$435,076	$435,076	N/A
Soccer	Women	34	$419,200	$419,200	N/A
Tennis	Women	12	$354,967	$354,967	N/A
Golf	Women	12	$329,103	$329,103	N/A
Bowling	Women	7	$202,692	$202,692	N/A
Other Sports	Women	6	$156,370	$156,370	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	48
Aggravated Assault	34
Burglary	22
Fondling	17
Motor Vehicle Theft	6
Arson	2
Robbery	1