Delaware State University

Delaware State University is a public 4-year college in Dover, Delaware with 4,398 undergraduates. It admits 47% of applicants, costs an average of $19,832 a year after grants and graduates 42% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Delaware State University acceptance rate and admissions

Delaware State University admitted 47% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 2. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 420 to 520, math 380 to 500). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

Delaware State University application deadlines 2026-27

Next deadline: Regular decision, Mar 15, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $35 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Delaware State University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

Delaware State University tuition, cost and net price

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $19,832 a year after grants and scholarships, $13,837 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Delaware State University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Delaware State University graduation rate, earnings and debt

• 42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
• Former students earned a median of $51,864 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
• Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Debt compared

Median debt is 48% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Delaware State University majors and what graduates earn

Delaware State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 38 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($98,411).

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Delaware State University

24 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Students and location

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.