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Summary
Delaware State University is a public institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,372, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 400 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Delaware State University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 136. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,731 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $14,310 (2011-12).
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Delaware State University is located on a 400-acre campus in Dover, Delaware, serving a student population of about 3,800. In its 120-year history, DSU has developed into a diverse institution that offers 56 undergraduate degrees, 26 graduate degrees, and five doctoral programs. In addition to the traditional disciplines, the university offers unique majors such as biotechnology,applied mathematics, applied optics,education, nursing, social work, and sport sciences. The university has dramatically increased its research activity, especially in the areas of natural resources, chemistry, and biotechnology. The university has also developed international partnerships with institutions in countries located in Africa, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1891 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2010 Endowment | $15,603,646 |
Applying
When applying to Delaware State University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Delaware State University is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 41.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 41% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Delaware State University is 14:1, and the school has 52.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Delaware State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 63.8 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 19% - Low | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Delaware State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,372, with a gender distribution of 38.0 percent male students and 62.0 percent female students. 65.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 31.0 percent of students live off campus. Delaware State University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 3,757 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Delaware State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, and health service. Delaware State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Delaware State University, 33 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Delaware State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 33% - Low |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Delaware State University, 84.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,463.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $6,731 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $14,310 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $9,714 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
