Delaware State University
Public, 4-year
1200 N. Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
Quick Facts
4,630
Total Enrollment
62%
Acceptance Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
$37,503
Median Earnings (6yr)
$10,314
In-State Tuition
$15,745
Avg Net Price
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
984
Avg SAT Score
About Delaware State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1200 N. Dupont Highway |
| City | Dover, DE |
| ZIP Code | 19901 |
| County | Kent County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Tony Allen (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 4,630 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 65% |
| Male | 35% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 7.1% |
| Black | 75.1% |
| Hispanic | 8.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5.9% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.9% |
| Unknown | 0.2% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 5.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 12.1% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 440 | 500 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 470 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 23 | 26 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$10,314
In-State Tuition
$20,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,536
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,745
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 43% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 49% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 43% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $26,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $17,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $41,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 31% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,776 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,338 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,445 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,336 |
| $110,001+ | $20,170 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$37,503
6 Years After
$43,083
8 Years After
$49,307
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $21,236 | 75th percentile: $52,848
Earnings by Family Income Background
$35,710
Low Income
$36,612
Middle Income
$39,218
High Income
Student Outcomes
72%
Full-Time Retention
8%
Part-Time Retention
39%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,320
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$8,950
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)