Delaware State University

Dover, Delaware

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1891Small cityHBCUSEVP certified

About

Delaware State University (DSU or Del State) is a privately governed, state-assisted historically black land-grant research university in Dover, Delaware. DSU also has two satellite campuses: one in Wilmington and one in Georgetown. The university encompasses four colleges and a diverse population of undergraduate and advanced-degree students. Delaware State University is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$21,204
Estimated total for international students: US$43,659
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$11,214
Total cost for in-state students: US$33,669

Net price calculatordesu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 4,398
Graduate students: 746
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 17 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 47%
SAT: Reading and writing 420–520 · Maths 380–500
ACT: 20–24

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 42%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$51,864

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (95)

Bachelor's degrees61 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgriculture, GeneralAgriculture/Veterinary Preparatory ProgramsAir TransportationApparel and TextilesApplied MathematicsArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBiology, GeneralBiology/Biotechnology Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCriminologyDesign and Applied ArtsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering PhysicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFamily and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFishing and Fisheries Sciences and ManagementFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementJournalismLawLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVisual and Performing Arts, Other

Master's degrees24 subjects

Agriculture, GeneralBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryComputer ScienceCriminologyEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, GeneralFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoric Preservation and ConservationMathematicsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhysicsPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSocial WorkSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Doctoral degrees5 subjects

Applied MathematicsChemistryEducational Administration and SupervisionNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhysics

Associate's degrees2 subjects

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesPsychology, General

Undergraduate certificates2 subjects

Computer ScienceTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Graduate certificates1 subject

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.