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Delaware State University
Dover, DEPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 47% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Delaware State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Dover, DE. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 47%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
47% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading420 - 520
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math380 - 500
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 24
1typical 50% range36
47%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,411
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,568
Earnings 5yr: $84,512
Debt: $29,861
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,641
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,522
Earnings 5yr: $71,308
Debt: $25,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,094
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,662
Earnings 5yr: $57,232
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,689
Earnings 5yr: $64,689
Debt: $26,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,296
Earnings 5yr: $51,021
Debt: $26,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,937
Earnings 5yr: $53,288
Debt: $25,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,509
Earnings 5yr: $49,938
Debt: $24,980
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,944
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,838
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,128
Earnings 5yr: $54,256
Debt: $26,750
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,676
Earnings 5yr: $47,478
Debt: $23,625
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,794
Earnings 5yr: $50,397
Debt: $25,651
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,132
Earnings 5yr: $46,122
Debt: $26,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,115
Earnings 5yr: $45,739
Debt: $27,125
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,440
Earnings 5yr: $45,630
Debt: $26,000
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $55,503
Debt: $27,000
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,910
In-State Tuition$10,670
Out-of-State Tuition$20,634
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
49%
Pell Grants
52%
Take Loans
31%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$37,503
+31% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,307
Completion Signals
39%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
35%
Men65%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$52,311
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