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Colleges / Delaware State University

Delaware State University

Dover, DE 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate45%
Acceptance Rate45%

About Delaware State University

Delaware State University is a public, state institution in the suburb of Dover, Delaware. Delaware State University was founded in 1891. The college currently enrolls around 4,353 students a year, including 4,051 undergrad students.

Delaware State University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Delaware State University. In 2022, Delaware State University accepted 45% of applicants. Out of 7,636 applications received in 2022, 3,450 students were offered admission.

Delaware State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 45%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.1
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 92%

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Delaware State University is locatedin the town of Dover, Delaware,.

If you would like to see Delaware State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 (I-95) to Dover, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Delaware State University and Dover are like without leaving home.

College Info

1200 North DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901-2277

Campus Setting: Suburban

Delaware State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 1

Transfer Applications are Due

May 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Delaware State University is Feb 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Delaware State University is May 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Delaware State University ACT Scores

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ACT Range

17 - 21

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

21 and Above

Good

17 to 21

Avg

17 and Less

Low

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Delaware State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

400 - 490

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Reading SAT Range

420 - 500

Delaware State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$8,358

In State

$18,280

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,038
$16,960
Fees
$1,320
$1,320
Housing
Unknown
Unknown
Books
Unknown
Unknown

Student Life

Wondering what life at Delaware State University is like? There are approximately 4,353 students enrolled at Delaware State University, including 4,051 undergraduate students and 302 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 49% percent are from DE and 51% percent of students are from other states.

88%

Full Time

12%

Part Time

49%

In State

51%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

4,353

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

45%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,358

Out-of-State

$18,280

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 1
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