Delaware State University is an HBCU located in Dover, DE. Founded in 1891, DSU is the oldest university in the state and has earned the distinct reputation as one of the region’s top universities. It offers more than 65 bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs including business, education, engineering and natural sciences. With a liberal arts foundation, students are provided with a solid base of knowledge and career preparation delivered by dedicated faculty and highly acclaimed alumni. State of the art laboratories, libraries and technology resources ensure students have the tools to succeed. Ithas been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top 10 Historically Black College and University in the country.
- Address: 1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 00001-9901
- Phone: (302) 857-6060
- Website: www.desu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 4,739
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $35
- Selectivity: Very Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,358 | $18,280 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Room & Board | $14,578 | $14,578 |
| Other | $5,888 | $5,888 |
| Total Cost | $30,824 | $40,746 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 39%
- SAT Range: 810 – 1010
- ACT Range: 17 – 22
Majors
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Criminology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 88%
- Part-time: 12%
Student Gender
- Male: 32%
- Female: 68%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 68%
- Hispanic / Latino: 7%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 10%
- Two or More Races: 6%
- Unknown: 4%
- Non-resident Alien: 5%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 97%
- 25 and Over: 3%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 39%
- Out-of-State: 61%
- Unknown: 0%