Delaware State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2178 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #602 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #549 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 5 | In Delaware |
| #1 of 2 | In Dover |
| #599 of 2,119 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Undergraduates
- 4,996
- Graduates
- 830
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.desu.edu
Delaware State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Delaware State University has an acceptance rate of 55% and is among the top 18% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 50% | 57% |
| Applicants | 7,109 | 2,227 | 4,882 |
| Admissions | 3,904 | 1,116 | 2,788 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,255 | 380 | 875 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 176 | 54 | 122 |
3,814 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
655 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
499 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 830
or below
75% of them
had 1060
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Delaware State University are 830-1060 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
24 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Delaware State University are 20-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 3767 (65%) |
|---|---|
| White | 559 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 476 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 408 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 338 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 215 (4%) |
| Asian | 53 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $13,881
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,038 | $5,160 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,038 | $5,160 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,960 | $11,376 |
| Fee in-district | $1,320 | $350 |
| Fee in-state | $1,320 | $350 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,320 | $350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,230 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,108 |
| Room charge | $9,614 |
| Meal charge | $4,494 |
Delaware State University majors
Delaware State University has granted 694 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 218 master's across 17 programs, and 17 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Delaware State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 35 | 102 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 65 | 7 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 48 | 15 | |
| Psychology, General | 59 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 57 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 51 | ||
| Criminology | 43 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 35 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 35 | ||
| Public Health, General | 32 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 24 | 8 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | 15 | |
| Agriculture, General | 23 | 1 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | 1 | |
| Computer Science | 23 | 1 | |
| Public Administration | 22 | ||
| Accounting | 19 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 13 | ||
| Finance, General | 13 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 10 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 8 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 7 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | 1 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 6 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | 2 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 1 | 2 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Neuroscience | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| Optics & Optical Sciences | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 694 | 218 | 17 |
Delaware State University has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 34% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 36% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Delaware State University has published 2,560 scientific papers with 64,418 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Medicine, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 17 | 40 |
| 1992 | 19 | 43 |
| 1993 | 13 | 43 |
| 1994 | 17 | 34 |
| 1995 | 13 | 54 |
| 1996 | 10 | 64 |
| 1997 | 19 | 64 |
| 1998 | 28 | 103 |
| 1999 | 18 | 87 |
| 2000 | 25 | 106 |
| 2001 | 36 | 107 |
| 2002 | 37 | 162 |
| 2003 | 34 | 187 |
| 2004 | 40 | 225 |
| 2005 | 44 | 307 |
| 2006 | 66 | 403 |
| 2007 | 62 | 499 |
| 2008 | 88 | 554 |
| 2009 | 114 | 730 |
| 2010 | 116 | 1007 |
| 2011 | 109 | 1063 |
| 2012 | 137 | 1454 |
| 2013 | 151 | 2298 |
| 2014 | 134 | 3349 |
| 2015 | 133 | 3925 |
| 2016 | 143 | 4415 |
| 2017 | 119 | 4895 |
| 2018 | 123 | 5061 |
| 2019 | 145 | 5322 |
| 2020 | 119 | 6073 |
| 2021 | 105 | 6949 |
| 2022 | 104 | 7143 |
| 2023 | 108 | 6476 |
Delaware State University alumni
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Clifford Brown
- Occupations
- jazz musiciancomposertrumpeter
- Biography
-
Clifford Benjamin Brown was an American jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer. He died at the age of 25 in a car crash, leaving behind four years' worth of recordings. His compositions "Sandu", "Joy Spring", and "Daahoud" have become jazz standards. Brown won the DownBeat magazine Critics' Poll for New Star of the Year in 1954; he was inducted into the DownBeat Hall of Fame in 1972.
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Starrah
- Occupations
- singersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Brittany Talia Hazzard, professionally known as Starrah, is an American singer, songwriter, and rapper from Delaware. Best known as a prolific songwriter for various music industry artists, Starrah has co-written three singles which have peaked the Billboard Hot 100: "Havana" for Camila Cabello in 2017, "Girls Like You" for Maroon 5 the following year, and "Savage Remix" for Megan Thee Stallion in 2020; the latter received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song. In addition, she's co-written multiple songs that have peaked within the top 20 on the chart, including Rihanna's "Needed Me," Normani's "Wild Side" (featuring Cardi B), Halsey's "Now or Never," Kevin Gates' "2 Phones," Nicki Minaj, Drake and Lil Wayne's "No Frauds," and Drake's "Fake Love."
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Armani White
- Occupations
- singerrappersongwriter
- Biography
-
Enoch Armani Tolbert, known professionally as Armani White, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His 2022 single "Billie Eilish" peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100, and spawned a remix featuring rappers Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, and N.O.R.E. Prior to this, he was signed to Def Jam Recordings.
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Wayne Gilchrest
- Enrolled in Delaware State University
- In 1973 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianteacher
- Biography
-
Wayne Thomas Gilchrest is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives representing Maryland's 1st congressional district. In 2008, Gilchrest was defeated in the Republican primary by State Senator Andy Harris. Following his departure from politics he has worked on environmental education. He is also a member of the ReFormers Caucus of Issue One. In 2019, Gilchrest changed his party affiliation to Democratic.
General info
| Alternative names | DSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | Making our mark on the world Enter to Learn, Go forth and serve |
| Colors | cherry red, columbia blue |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Sessions (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 861 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1200 N. Dupont Highway Dover, Delaware, 19901 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 39,000 |
| Phone | 3028576060 |